Trucking Along Toward Christmas

Today we have a “festive” Christmas card. I began by stamping the truck, from the Trucking Along Stamp Set, in Cherry Cobbler Ink on Basic White Cardstock. Then, I stamped the truck outline in Memento Black Ink, and colored the wheels with a Basic Black Stampin’ Blend.

By Su Mohr; Click aromasandart.com to go to my website for details! Featuring: Trucking Along Stamp Set, Reindeer Dies, Merry Melody Embossing Folder, Gorgeously Made Dies, Joy Of Christmas DSP; #truckingalong #reindeerdies #merrymelody #joyofchristmas #christmascards #holiday2023 #handmadecards #handcrafted #diy #cardmaking #papercrafting #stamping #stampinup #onlineexclusives #sumohr

Merrily Trucking

 

After coloring, I used the Trucking Along Punch for cutting, which will be available the middle of October. (The latest update is October 9). The stamp set is available NOW, in Online Exclusives, and clicking on its picture in my Product List will take you there.

Next, I loaded a tree onto the truck by using a Reindeer Die to cut Garden Green Cardstock. Isn’t this tree cute? I snipped the tree in half to make it the perfect size.

 

The background was created with Basic White Cardstock, 5 1/4″ X 3 1/2″, embossed with the Merry Melody Embossing Folder. Prior to embossing, I used a Gorgeously Made Die to cut the top and bottom edges.

Beneath the music is Joy Of Christmas Designer Paper, 5 1/4″ X 4″, glued to a Thick Basic White card base.

 

The sentiment, “Wishing you a festive Christmas,” is from the Trucking Along Stamp Set. I stamped it in Cherry Cobbler Ink, used a Gorgeously Made Die for cutting, and attached it with Dimensionals. Just had to add three Cherry Cobbler Enamel Dots from my retired stash.

 

When I saw the challenge at TGIF, I made an identical card using different colors.

 

My September Host Code Gift

Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Festive Pearls in October.

200 adhesive-backed pieces, 50 each of 4 colors

 

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Come one, come all! Mark your calendars for October 7th. You won’t want to miss this FREE World Card Making Day Event! Questions? Send me an email, suheilmohr@gmail.com.

 

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Thank you for spending a few moments of your summer with me.

 

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Striped Circle Technique

Today, I’m going to show you how I made a striped circle.

By Su Mohr for TGIF; Click aromasandart.com to go to my website for details! Featuring: Winter Meadow DSP, Christmas Classics Stamp Set, Reindeer Dies, Deckled Circles Dies, Deckled Rectangles Dies, Merry Melody Embossing Folder, More Dazzle Paper; #wintermeadow #christmasclassics #reindeerdies #deckledcircles #deckledrectangles #stripedcircletechnique #handmadecards #handcrafted #diy #cardmaking #papercrafting #stamping #stampinup #sumohr #cardsketches #cardtechniques

Striped Circle

 

I’m sure there are other methods, but this is how I did it. First, I cut six strips of  Winter Meadow Designer Paper, 4″ X 1/2″. Then, I glued them on Basic White Cardstock, 4″ X 5 1/4″. The Deckled Circles Die, that has a circumference of 2 7/8″, was used to cut the circle. After cutting, I placed it on Dimensionals.

You’ll have to come back tomorrow to see how I used what remained.

 

For the background, I cut Basic White Cardstock with the largest Deckled Rectangles Die, to matched the edge of the circle. Then, I stamped the sentiment in Pretty Peacock Ink. “Tidings Of Comfort and Joy” is from the Christmas Classics Stamp Set.

Before gluing the layer to a Pretty Peacock card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″, I embossed it with the Merry Melody Embossing Folder.

 

To complete the design I cut a tree from More Dazzle Specialty Paper, using a Reindeer Die, and attached it with Dimensionals. I love the touch of sparkle that this paper provides!

 

I was inspired by TGIF.

My September Host Code Gift

Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Festive Pearls in October.

200 adhesive-backed pieces, 50 each of 4 colors

 

Look at the new, Christmas Everywhere Kit! Click the picture to see it in “Online Exclusives,” along with all of the available products located there.

 

Thank you for spending a few moments of your summer with me.

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Christmas Classics with Designer Paper

For today’s card, I used One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Paper. It’s an Online Exclusive product, and tomorrow, September 6, there will be new additions. You can watch the YouTube Video below for more details.

I began by cutting a piece of One Horse Open Sleigh DSP, in a Crumb Cake pattern, using a Christmas Classic Die.

By Su Mohr for TGIF; Click aromasandart.com to go to my website for details; Featuring: One Horse Open Sleigh DSP, Christmas Classics Bundle, Stylish Shapes Dies, Iridescent Pearls; #onehorseopensleigh #christmasclassics #stylishshapes #christmascards Holidaycards #2023holiday #colorcombos #colorchallenges #handmadecards #handcrafted #diy #cardmaking #papercrafting #stamping #stampinup #sumohr

Colors of the Season

 

Next, I cut a second pattern, trees in the color of Pool Party, with a Stylish Shapes Die. This 2 3/8″ X 2 3/8″ square fits nicely in the Christmas Classics die-cut. After gluing them together, I placed it on Dimensionals.

 

The background is a third piece of One Horse Open Sleigh DSP, 4″ X 5 1/4″. Before gluing it to the Blackberry Bliss card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″, I used a Christmas Classics label die to cut a piece for the sentiment.

I stamped the sentiment, from the Christmas Classics Stamp Set, in Blackberry Bliss Ink. Prior to gluing “Season’s Greetings” back in the hole, I layered it on three pieces of cardstock, so it would have dimension.

The last step was attaching four Iridescent Pearls. 

 

I was inspired by TGIF.

 

Here is the video about the Designer Series Paper Special Release:

 

My September Host Code Gift

Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Festive Pearls in October.

200 adhesive-backed pieces, 50 each of 4 colors

 

Thank you for spending a few moments of your summer with me.

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Translucent Florals Sneak Peek #4

Today’s card is the fourth sneak peek of the year-round, Translucent Florals. Beginning September 6th, Translucent Florals, along with all the new holiday products will be available to everyone!

I began by cutting the petals from the truly translucent, Vellum Basics Specialty Paper. It reminds me of Dotted Swiss fabric, with its tiny dots.

After cutting the petals, I colored them with Stampin’ Blends in the colors of Bubble Bath and Fresh Freesia. Then, I attached the petals with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, and glued the centers, cut from the More Dazzle Specialty Paper. Don’t you love the sparkle?

By Su Mohr; Click aromasandart.com to go to my website for details! Featuring: Translucent Florals Dies, Deckled Rectangles Dies, Nature's Prints Stamp Set, Vellum Basics Specialty Paper, More Dazzle Specialty Paper, Gorgeously Made Dies, Tinsel Gems; #translucentflorals #deckledrectangles #gorgeouslymadedies #vellum #sneakpeek #handmadecards #handcrafted #diy #cardmaking #papercrafting #stamping #stampinup #sumohr

Vellum Translucent Florals

 

For the background, I cut a branch from Basic White Cardstock, using a Gorgeously Made Die.

 

The branch was glued to Basic White Cardstock, cut with the largest Deckled Rectangles Die. Then, the layer was glued to a Gray Granite card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.

 

The sentiment, “Hello there,” is from the Nature’s Prints Stamp Set. I stamped it in Gray Granite Ink, cut it to shape with two Deckled Rectangles Dies, and attached it with Dimensionals.

As a final touch, I added three Tinsel Gems in Fresh Freesia. See how you can earn my Tinsel Gems Host Code Gift, below.

 

I’m sharing with TGIF.

 

My August Host Code Gift

Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Tinsel Gems Three-Pack in September. The pack contains 150 adhesive-backed pieces in three colors: Fresh Freesia, Lost Lagoon, and Misty Moonlight.

 

The August Paper Pumpkin Kit is here!

 

ABOUT THE KIT

Kit Name: With Love & Gratitude

This kit includes:

  • 8 treat packages
  • 8 note cards
  • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set
  • 1 Lost Lagoon Ink S
  • pot
  • Specialty gold foil, precut embellishments
  • Adhesives
  • Finished treat packaging: 3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″ (8.9 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm)
  • Final card size: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (8.9 x 8.9 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Subscribe to the August Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 August and 10 September

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

ADD-ON DETAILS

 

Thoughts of Thanks Journal
Available starting: 11 August, while supplies last

 

Price: $15.00 USD

Item number: 163270

This add-on includes:

  • 8″ x 10″ (20.3 x 25.4 cm) journal
  • 2 specialty gold foil sticker sheets
  • Gold-clip page marker

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

Available for purchase separately on the online store starting 11 August, while supplies last.

Paper Pumpkin add-ons are cash-and-carry items, like retired Paper Pumpkin kits. See the Cash-and-Carry Sales Policy in the Policies Document for more information.

 

 

 

 

During the month of August, shop the Kits Collection, and receive up to 30% discount! Click to enter Online Exclusives where they are located, or, I have direct links below. The discounted price will show when you click on the picture.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you’re enjoying these Summer days!

 

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Translucent Florals Sneak Peek #2

For the next several blog posts, I’ll be featuring the Translucent Florals Bundle. It’s a favorite from the Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog, and will be available Sept 6th. The versatility, and beauty of the stamped images is amazing. 

I began today’s card by stamping the leaves in Lost Lagoon Ink, and the flowers in Fresh Freesia Ink, on Basic White Cardstock. After stamping, I used their Translucent Florals Dies for cutting.

With “Distinktive” stamps, the trick is to not have too much ink when stamping. This can be accomplished by moving the ink across your ink pad with a flat tool. I use the rounded edge of a plastic knife. 

By Su Mohr for TGIF; Click aromsandart.com to go to my website for details! Featuring: Translucent Florals Bundle, Timeless Arrangements Bundle, Countryside Corners Dies, Exposed Brick Embossing Folder, Masterfully Made DSP, Tinsel Gems; #translucentflorals ##timelessarrangements #countrysidecorners #exposedbrick #handmadecards #handcrafted #diy #cardmaking #papercrafting #stamping #stampinup #sumohr

Framed Translucent Florals

 

Next, I made the frame for my floral arrangement with the largest, and second largest, Countryside Corners Dies, and Masterfully Made Designer Paper.

 

I glued the frame to a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. Prior to gluing, I gave the card front texture with the Exposed Brick Embossing Folder.

 

“Thank you” is from the Timeless Arrangements Stamp Set, stamped in Blackberry Bliss Ink, cut with a Timeless Arrangements Die, and attached with Dimensionals.

The leaves and flowers were glued at the bottom, and raised with Dimensionals at the top. Once they were in place, I added three Tinsel Gems in Lost Lagoon and Fresh Freesia. I love these colors and these gems, and they happen to be my Host Code Gift this month. See details below.

 

I was inspired by TGIF.

 

My August Host Code Gift

Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Tinsel Gems Three-Pack in September. The pack contains 150 adhesive-backed pieces in three colors: Fresh Freesia, Lost Lagoon, and Misty Moonlight.

 

The August Paper Pumpkin Kit is here!

 

ABOUT THE KIT

Kit Name: With Love & Gratitude

This kit includes:

  • 8 treat packages
  • 8 note cards
  • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set
  • 1 Lost Lagoon Ink S
  • pot
  • Specialty gold foil, precut embellishments
  • Adhesives
  • Finished treat packaging: 3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″ (8.9 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm)
  • Final card size: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (8.9 x 8.9 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Subscribe to the August Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 August and 10 September

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

ADD-ON DETAILS

 

Thoughts of Thanks Journal
Available starting: 11 August, while supplies last

 

Price: $15.00 USD

Item number: 163270

This add-on includes:

  • 8″ x 10″ (20.3 x 25.4 cm) journal
  • 2 specialty gold foil sticker sheets
  • Gold-clip page marker

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

Available for purchase separately on the online store starting 11 August, while supplies last.

Paper Pumpkin add-ons are cash-and-carry items, like retired Paper Pumpkin kits. See the Cash-and-Carry Sales Policy in the Policies Document for more information.

 

 

During the month of August, shop the Kits Collection, and receive up to 30% discount! Click to enter Online Exclusives where they are located, or, I have direct links below. The discounted price will show when you click on the picture.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you’re enjoying these Summer days!

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Joy of Noel Sneak Peek

The Joy Of Christmas Designer Paper is gorgeous, and it pairs perfectly with the Joy Of Noel Dies. For this “sneak peek,” I used the NOEL die to cut a checked pattern of the DSP. A piece of Foam Adhesive Sheet, 2 1/4″ X 2 1/4″, works well to give the word Dimension.

By Su Mohr for TGIF; Click aromasandart.com to go to my website for details! Featuring: Joy Of Noel, Joy of Christmas DSP, Merry Melody Embossing Folder; #joyofnoel #joyofchristmas #merrymelodyembossing #handmadecards #handcrafted #diy #cardmaking #papercrafting #stamping #stampinup #sumohr #christmascards #holiday2023 #musiconcards

Joy of Noel

 

The Joy Of Christmas DSP along the bottom is 5 1/4″ X 1 1/2″, glued to Basic White Cardstock, 5 1/4″ X 4″. Isn’t it pretty? This layer is glued to a Shaded Spruce card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. Here’s a peek at the 12 patterns of paper, but they are more beautiful in person.

 

Prior to gluing, I embossed the Basic White layer with the Merry Melody Embossing Folder, a favorite that is in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.

 

I completed the card by cutting a Shaded Spruce Cardstock pine bough, and Real Red Cardstock berries, with Joy of Noel Dies.

 

I was inspired by TGIF.

 

My August Host Code Gift

Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Tinsel Gems Three-Pack in September. The pack contains 150 adhesive-backed pieces in three colors: Fresh Freesia, Lost Lagoon, and Misty Moonlight.

 

The August Paper Pumpkin Kit is here!

 

ABOUT THE KIT

Kit Name: With Love & Gratitude

This kit includes:

  • 8 treat packages
  • 8 note cards
  • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set
  • 1 Lost Lagoon Ink S
  • pot
  • Specialty gold foil, precut embellishments
  • Adhesives
  • Finished treat packaging: 3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″ (8.9 x 12.7 x 5.1 cm)
  • Final card size: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (8.9 x 8.9 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Subscribe to the August Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 August and 10 September

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

ADD-ON DETAILS

 

Thoughts of Thanks Journal
Available starting: 11 August, while supplies last

 

Price: $15.00 USD

Item number: 163270

This add-on includes:

  • 8″ x 10″ (20.3 x 25.4 cm) journal
  • 2 specialty gold foil sticker sheets
  • Gold-clip page marker

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

Available for purchase separately on the online store starting 11 August, while supplies last.

Paper Pumpkin add-ons are cash-and-carry items, like retired Paper Pumpkin kits. See the Cash-and-Carry Sales Policy in the Policies Document for more information.

 

 

During the month of August, shop the Kits Collection, and receive up to 30% discount! Click to enter Online Exclusives where they are located, or, I have direct links below. The discounted price will show when you click on the picture.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you’re enjoying these Summer days!

 

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