Make it and Mail it Monday!

Happy Monday!  I am ready to make this a fabulous week--I am super busy with all types of things and some days are overbooked--go figure--but I will get through it all with a smile on my face!  Spring is finally here and I have seen some sun--that makes everything OK!

Today's card is for a friend who is always reaching out to me--even though we do not see each other that much any more.  No matter busy she is she always checks in with me if she does not see much on Facebook, blogs, texts etc.  She is the sweetest and one of those friends that you know you can always count on!  Love her.

As with all of my Monday cards the goal is to make it quick and get it in the mail.  I chose to use the fun Sprinkles of Life set since it will be retiring soon and I have not given it as much love as it deserves.  So many cute ideas can come from this set.  I think I will play with it some more for this week's posts.

Here is her card....

As I said quick yet really cute, right?  I hope she likes it.  But then again, who does not like to get happy mail mixed in with the junk and bills?!!

Check how cute this set is below--can be used for many different cards.  If you like it -- you better get it soon.  As per usual...

The May Hostess Code is SVD6UDPF

Here are the supplies used on the card

Remember--if you are interested in any of the supplies I used
you can click the images below and use the monthly hostess code to order or you can just message me if that is easier.  This month's hostess code is SVD6UDPF

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Product List

Sprinkles Of Life Photopolymer Stamp Set

[139971]

$21.00

Petal Passion Designer Series Paper

[145589]

$11.00

Petal Garden Designer Series Paper Stack

[144168]

$10.00

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100702]

$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

[100082]

$3.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[126949]

$6.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[126953]

$6.50

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[126944]

$6.50

Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad

[126979]

$6.50

Many Marvelous Markers

[131264]

$110.00

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

$5.00

Tree Builder Punch

[138295]

$18.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Respect--and Honor--and Sincere Thanks--for all Veterans!

Today's Try Stamping on Tuesday sketch challenge is in honor of all Veterans.  We are so thankful for all that you do and all that you sacrifice for all of us!  Thank you for your dedicated service. 

When I first seen the sketch for the week I was totally thrown for a loop!  I thought what the heck am I to do with that!  Then I looked for the theme of the week and seen RESPECT.  Hmmm, what are some things I respect--our men and women who give so much for us!  Perfect!  Funny that at the moment I was creating this card I did not even realize that it would be posted on Veteran's Day!  How cool is that!  Love when awesome things like that just happen!  Here is this week's sketch....

Theme: RESPECT

Come on over and play along!  

Supplies used on my card:

Retired Godspeed Stamp Set

Paper: Real Red, Whisper White and Night of Navy

Ink: Basic Black

Other: star embossing folder, oval nestabilities 

Thanks for visiting today!

Mary Jo

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge 332 (TSSC332)

Here we go--a super ease and fun sketch for you this week....

I think there should be tons of samples as this one is easy and can be absolutely any theme imaginable! Can't wait to see what YOU come up with. Here is my sample--quick and cute....

 

I am so loving these colors--in case you have not noticed, lol.  And I adore the font on the sentiment.
Stamps: Good Greetings, Flower Patch
Paper: Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Flowerpot DP
Ink: Tangerine Tango, Night of Navy
Other: rhinestone, Flower Flare framelits

Now for the Design Teams samples....

Mary Brown

Tanya

Jonia Smith

Carolyn Bennett

Robbie 

 Sue Root

Nicole Tugrul


Some fabulous designs there!  Don't you agree?  I am so impressed by this team each week.  They are the BEST ever!  Thanks ladies!
Hope you have fun with this week's sketch.
Be sure to add your sample to Mr. Linky below.

Here are some basic rules for the challenge....

1. You have a full week to play along!
2. Create a new card using the sketch as your inspiration.
3. Use any products you choose.
4. Add your card to your blog or other on-line spot and link back to this challenge.
5. Come back here and add a direct link to your sample for the challenge and NOT you home page of your blog--people will not look for your challenge card--trust me.
6. And this one is not really a rule but a request--get rid of that word verification!  It makes it hard for us to comment on your samples.  It is easier for you to delete the spam then for us to jump through tons of hoops to comment.  If your put your comments on moderation you do not have to worry about spam--you will have the option to delete it BEFORE it ever goes on your blog so you will ALWAYS be safe!
7. Have fun and tell you friends to play too! 
   Add your sample below
   Thanks for playing along!

Mary Jo

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge 285 (TSSC285)

Another busy week around here.  I was able to get my tutorial up and running (see my side bar if you missed it) but I did not get much else done.  So many non-stamping things going on--I know what the heck is up with that!  Right?!

Anyway it is a new week and I have a new sketch for you to try!  Here it is....

A bit different than my normal sketches but I thought it would be a fun to mix it up a bit.  I chose to create a fall card for my sample as that is the challenge for the next two week's on the Latenightstamper's group!

I used my favorite fall set--Gently Falling!  So easy to work with this set ( I have a tutorial with this set on my side bar too).  I chose to keep my card simple.  The swirls are from a retired Christmas set. And the sentiment is from the Yippee Skipee set. The colors are Very Vanilla, Summer Starfruit, Early Espresso, Tangerine Tango and Cherry Cobbler.  The only extras are the candy dots on the top--quick and cute card.  Now check out what the design team has done with the sketch....

Carolyn Bennett

Sue Root

Tanya

Nicole Tugrul

Robbie

Jonia Smith

Mary Brown

I love that they showed so many different styles and seemed to hit on a bunch of different types of cards, fall, Christmas, love Halloween--they are just so creative!  Now it is your turn to play along. --don't forget to come on back and add you sample below.
Here are some general rules of play....

1. You have a full week to play along!
2. Create a new card using the sketch as your inspiration.
3. Use any products you choose.
4. Add your card to your blog or other on-line spot and link back to this challenge.
5. Come back here and add a direct link to your sample for the challenge and NOT you home page of your blog--people will not look for your challenge card--trust me.
6. And this one is not really a rule but a request--get rid of that word verification!  It makes it hard for us to comment on your samples.  It is easier for you to delete the spam then for us to jump through tons of hoops to comment.  If your put your comments on moderation you do not have to worry about spam--you will have the option to delete it BEFORE it ever goes on your blog so you will ALWAYS be safe!
7. Have fun and tell you friends to play too!
   
   Thanks, Mary Jo

Washi Tape to the Rescue

I have been wanting to make a card using this clear window sheet with the white design on it for quite a while but was not sure how to attach it so that it did not show on either side and then I finally thought of it--Washi Tape!  It worked perfectly!  It looks good from both sides! So here is my Summery card for the second week of the Latenightstamper's Summer Project challenge. 

You can not tell from the picture but this is actually a tri-fold card so that I could put a sentiment on the inside and sign it without it showing though the window sheet.  I love these colors together for a Summery feel--Strawberry Slush and Daffodil Delight along with a bit of Old Olive and Smokey Slate.

Stamps: Secret Garden, Banner Greetings
Paper: Strawberry Slush, Whisper White, Old Olive and the Window Sheet
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Smokey Slate
Other: Secret Garden framelits, washi tape

Hope you are having a wonderful week!  Did you have a chance to see my newest tutorial--fall cards with the Gently Falling Stamp Set?

Gently Falling Card Set Tutorial

5 unique cards using one main set and color combo

The tutorial has 7 full pages of step by step directions including all cut sizes for paper.  Each card using the same products but in different ways.  

Get it all for only $2.50!

 

Thanks for stopping by--see you soon,
Mary Jo

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge 274 (TSSC274)

I am happy that you stopped by today!  I hope you are excited to see the new sketch challenge for this week--it is a great one and the samples so are a pretty amazing.  Here is this week's sketch....

And of course we will start off with my card.  I combined my challenge card with the LNS bi-weekly challenge to do a fancy fold card.  Although you can not tell from the outside you can see inside that it is a fancy fold card.  And a fun and easy one at that!

Here is the inside....

It looks much nicer in person!  I love this DP and this new Crisp Cantaloupe color.

Stamps: Banner Greetings, Fabulous Florets, Feels Goods

Paper: Crisp Cantaloupe, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, SoHo Subway DP

Ink: Early Espresso, Crisp Cantaloupe

Other: circle framelits, Deco Labels framelits, Beautiful Wings embosslit, scallop edge punch, markers
My designer paper on the inside is 8 1/2 by 5 1/4 and a I scored at the following marks
2 1/8, 4 1/4 and 6 3/8
then used the framelits to cut out the center opening.  I cut out one smaller from the other color and used the frame of it to back the dp--this makes it stronger and gives it another layer for detail.

Want to see more samples--check out my talented Design Team's designs...

Mary Brown

Eileen LeFevre

Jonia Smith

Nicole Tugrul

Tanya

Robbie 

 Carolyn Bennett

Sue Root

Awesome Right!!!

Now it is your turn to play along. 

 Here are a few basic rules for participation...

1. You have a full week to play along!
2. Create a new card using the sketch as your inspiration.
3. Use any products you choose.
4. Add your card to your blog or other on-line spot and link back to this challenge.
5. Come back here and add a direct link to your sample for the challenge and NOT you home page of your blog--people will not look for your challenge card--trust me.
6. And this one is not really a rule but a request--get rid of that word verification!  It makes it hard for us to comment on your samples.  It is easier for you to delete the spam then for us to jump through tons of hoops to comment.  If your put your comments on moderation you do not have to worry about spam--you will have the option to delete it BEFORE it ever goes on your blog so you will ALWAYS be safe!
7. Have fun and tell you friends to play too!
   
   

    Thanks for stopping by--Mary Jo 

   Add your sample to the linky tool below.