Make-- it and Mail it Monday--quick and easy style

Actually quick and easy is generally the the theme of my Make it and Mail it posts.  That is one of the ways I can get the card made and in the mail fast.  The goal is to mail more cards out--that are not overly decorated and cost extra to send.  Just a quick little note to let the people I care about know that I am thinking of them!

Here is today's Monday Mailer.....

 

I adore this new embossing folder!  It is a dynamic impressions version--which is much thicker than the original embossing folders and gives a super detailed deep design.  This folder is called Lovely Floral.  It is so fast and easy to create beautiful cards with this.  I just added a strip of the Share What You Love Specialty paper and a sentiment.  Oh yea, and a few pearls just because they are so pretty!

Here are the supplies used for my 5 minute card that is going to a friend who's father is not doing well and they just called in hospice.  So hard.



Product List

Lovely Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[148048]

$9.00

Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

[146926]

$27.00

Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set

[143726]

$27.00

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

$5.00

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

$8.50

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

[100730]

$9.75

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$8.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

[100082]

$3.50

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Now this is what I call RELAXING!

I could literally sit here in this chair all day long.  I combined my favorite chair (remember from yesterday--Colorful Seasons stamp set) with the fabulous Waterfront stamp set for this awesome scene.  I want to be sitting in that chair NOW!  What is your favorite way to relax?

I actually love the frame around this scene.  It was actually just a scrap of paper that was sitting on my desk!  It was perfect for what I had in mind.  I am a bit late to jump on the Waterfront stamp set  wagon--it has been out for a while and there are so many amazing samples out there.  Today I learned why everyone loves it so much--it makes these scenes so easy.  I will for sure get my moneys worth out of this set!

Here are the supplies for today's card...

Product List

Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set

[143726]

$27.00

Waterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set

[146386]

$17.00

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[122924]

$8.50

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$7.50

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad

[147117]

$7.50

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121043]

$8.50

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147109]

$7.50

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[105118]

$8.50

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

[100730]

$9.75

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad

[147142]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

[100082]

$3.50

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge 203

So I found a new to me challenge--which I will need since I will not be doing my own challenges again--at least not for a while.  It is hard enough to just get back up and running

BTW--I am looking for challenges to play along with--what are your favorites??  

Leave me a comment so I can check them out.

I still need to get 90% of my supplies from my old home.  Who knows when that will happen.  So in the mean time thank goodness for NEW SUPPLIES!  I am creating cards for my first class of my new demonstratorship which of course will have to use the new Thoughtful Branches stamp set since it is only available for a limited time.  It is amazing anyway so I am glad to play with it first.  So with all of that being said here is my card for the challenge......

I so love trees and nature!  It truly makes me feel relaxed to just sit and look at them.  Hence my reason for using them on this card--this could be a sympathy card or just for someone who is going through some hard times.  Here is the inside of the card.....

And of course I need to show you the sketch challenge too....

I don't have very many--or should I say I only have two embellishments available to me at the moment--rhinestones and Linen Thread--so I had to be a bit creative with them!  Why not come over and play along--it is a fun sketch! 

Supplies used:


 

Chevron Border Punch

Still struggling to get my mojo back after being sick, having a flooded craft room and kid issues, lol.  But none the less it is helping me to make some simple cards, which are perfect for people who don't like to add extra postage so it is all good.  Today I am making a card with my least favorite paper from the free SAB paper pack.  Can you see it peeking though the punched out shapes.  I can not bear to use it any other way--just way too busy for my taste.  I do think the card is cute though--what do you think?

Stamps: Express Yourself

Paper: Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe, Basic Black and Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black

Other: rhinestones, Chevron Border punch

Chevron Border Punch

$21.95

Express Yourself

$15.00

Hope you are having a fabulous week!

Mary Jo

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge 304 (TSSC304)

Time for a brand new sketch.  Hope you had a great week and that you are ready to play along with a brand new sketch challenge this week!  I think it is a really fun one and the team has come up with some fabulous ideas for you!  Let's start with the sketch, shall we?.........

and then my sample....

This for the birds set is one of my favorites and when I started matching up papers for the background the colors made me think of this image and I thought it would be fun to match the two up.  I have so many brand new sets but I adore this one and had to play with it with these colors.  I love how it turned out.  The doily is a great backdrop for the image!

Stamps: For the Birds, Sweet Essentials
Paper: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Whisper White and dp from the Fresh Prints stack
Ink: Basic Black
Other: markers, floral embelishment, doily, nestabilities
And now for the rest of the team's samples....

Mary Brown

Carolyn Bennett

Jonia Smith 

Robbie

Tanya

Eileen LeFevre

Nicole Tugrul 

Sue Root

 

Amazing right?  These girls really are a talented bunch!
Now it is your turn to play along.
If you do create something with this sketch please remember to come on back and add your direct link to the linky tool below.
Here are a few 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

Wetlands Card Set Tutorial!

Are you guys ready for a brand new tutorial.  Just like the rest of my tutorials this one has step by step details with lots of pictures and cutting directions.  You will love the warm and inviting feel of these cards--especially this time of year when it is so cold in most areas--the colors and feel are so fresh and warm.  Hope you enjoy!

Six Cards all using the the same stamp sets.

(Wetlands and Express Yourself )

All cards use same supplies

All cards are mailable and easily reproduced.

All new layouts that can be used again and again.

All cut sizes and step by step directions for each card.

And all for ONLY $2.50! 

Is there a set you would like me to make a tutorial for?

Let me know and I would be happy to put one together! 

Stay warm and enjoy your day--preferably while crafting! Mary Jo

Try Stamping on Tuesday!

If you are looking for the next installment of my Year 2013 re-cap it will be posted right after this one.  But first it is Tuesday and I need to post my design team commitment!  We have a really fun sketch and added twist for you today!

The twist, if you choose, is to use polka dots somewhere on your card.

 

Come on over and play along!  You can get all the details HERE.

 

Here is my card for the challenge. 

I keep forgetting how much I love this Pistachio Pudding color--it is mixed with Crisp Cantaloupe here.  Love the layout.  I think that the black marker edging really makes the whole thing pop!  

Stamps: Sweet Essentials

Paper: Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White

Ink: Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe

Other: pearls, black marker

 

Be sure to come on back and check out my top two cards from July and August--posted right after this.

Have a great day!

Mary Jo

Try Stamping on Tuesday!

This week the team was given both a sketch and a theme of Summer's last Hoorah!  Here is my sample--kept it nice simple and serene, really may favorite thing about summer sitting in the beautiful weather on my swing with a good book!

I just love the feel of this card-so the thinking of you sentiment seemed to fit it perfectly.  Here is the sketch we have to work with this week....

As you can see, I flipped it upside down to make it work with my sample.  Come on over and play along with us on Try Stamping on Tuesday!

Stamps: retired Summer Afternoon, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White and DP from the Quatrefancy Specialty paper pack
Ink: Basic Black
Other: markers, circle dies, black candy dots, word window punch

Thanks for stopping by today!
Mary Jo