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Cindy's From My Heart — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:21:53 GMT

Is what we are all saying instead of cheese, at Susan's hostess appreciation dinner on Friday night, all Tramps present, except for Beth and Anne. We had a great time, projects were fun, games challenging (we about wore the pages of the catalog looking for answers) and dinner delicious.

We tried to squeeze everyone around the table but late comer Karla (can you believe it) had to sit with the Domestic Goddess's (not), we sat at the Lucky Limeade table.

Make and take 1

Number 2, all used new in colors calypso coral, wonderful wisteria and lucky limeade, new ruffled ribbon and the sweet for the sweet stamp set.

Some of the exchange cards, Lois's Pig card won second prize, Mary's card is the blue doily at the lower right (I have upside down),

I cased the idea for my son in law Bill's birthday card, love those angry birds.

Mary provided the cards for yesterday - sweet doily in crumb cake

and pennants for me!!

I am working on an idea for Tuesday - have a great week all!

Cindy

Halo, statue

Cindy's From My Heart — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:47:22 GMT

The Tramp's will get the joke... I have been away to long, but have had a busy summer.
I am always making cards and scanning the internet for fun ideas.

The card above is one of my July 4th cards, I love the image by Flourish, it reminds me that patriotism begins at home and very young.

The card below is a STMH stamp set I fell in love with, the lanterns are a retro summer image i find oh so cute.

Last Saturday the girls came over and I hosted the next two cards. I love the butterfly from the SU breast cancer set and the tissue paper flower adds to the shabby chic look.

I use the butterfly again and sweet CTMH paper to create this cheery card.
I support SU's efforts for breast cancer awareness, it has/is affecting several ladies I care a lot about

Yesterday Susan came over for a new catalog party, I am loving the new in colors and ordered lots of fun stuff, dies, stamps, ink, paper....

Beth, you would love this card, we used a punch to get the flower image.

Sue used the pennant die set to make this simple and charming Christmas card. Love the cloths pin and limeaid/cherry cobbler combo.

Is this not the cutest!! and how simple with the postage stamp punch

More punch fun, squares and the new blossom multi punch cut in half to form the bow on the package.

I have a goal to keep better updated, See you Friday night!!

Cindy

Cranky Day - Spring 2011!!

Cindy's From My Heart — Tue, 03 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT

Saturday was windy, but we stayed safe sitting around the table showing off our "cranky projects"

My card #1 featured a cardstock run through a plastic folder then sponged with white craft ink, the brown polka dot and white pieces were cut with a spellbinders die, the white piece was stamped with the birdcage and layered along with the polka dot piece over the brown and blue stripe. the sentiment stamped in brown on white, before the die was placed on to cut a brown marker was run around the inside of the die to give a brown rim to the piece and then it was popped up on the card, the whole piece was layered on a craft base.

My second card used a MFT pennant die, the base cut in white and pennant and ruffle in pinks, the "Happy" was stamped on scrap paper and punched with a 1/2 inch punch and placed on top of the pennant piece, a piece of white embroidery floss was used to hang the pennant. The "birthday" was stamped in black and tag cut, the ribbon flower was attached with scor tape.

Lois used the basket die and then the two sides were run through the textile die to give some texture, 3 tags were punched and stamped and tied with seam binding. the ribbon used on the outside of the basket is really cute.

Paulette's old fashion car die is fun, it could be done in any color, she picked black with rust ink highlights.

Who loves flowers, Mary!! the sweet two tone die cut flowers and button center, make a fun card.

We were careful to stay hydrated, carbed up and moved around to prevent stiffness.

Hope you like the cards.

Cindy

It's Spring!!

Cindy's From My Heart — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:04:00 GMT

The snow is finally all gone and the tulips and daffodils are coming out of the ground. Next I need to time rabbit ravaged trees and clean out flower beds. But in the mean time, lets stamp!!!

Last Saturday Lois designed this girly card, We used several techniques to get the look, the base of the card is stamped several time with a word stamp. the dress form inked in black and the base in gold and the edges sponged with black ink, then adhered to black C/S, the tissue paper ruffle was made by placing double stick tape down and pleating the paper that was trimmed with deckle scissors. Beautiful was stamped in gold ink. the button embellishment is a die cut and buttons were threaded and placed on the die.

A few weeks ago we ordered paper kits from Flourishes, it had a 6x6 paper pad, several types of ribbon, flowers, mosaic pieces. Here are a few of the cards I made from the kit

I have also been playing with several new SU sets

Same layout, two different color themes, 2 looks.

I love this egg stamp.

Yesterday Lois, Paulette, Peg, Mary, Karla and I went to Omaha and took a class at Archivers, We had a great time, we laughed and learned how to make several types of paper flowers. And we shopped, ate a delicious lunch. Doug teased me before I left that he would be alerting the authorities about our trip, I think he really must have, we saw 6 highway troopers, but ha ha I saw them first and no tickets for me.

Love to you all

Cindy

Shhh... the snow is melting

Cindy's From My Heart — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:21:00 GMT

I hate to bring on the winter gods again but, the weather is finally being tolerable.

To get us all caught up... Karla showed us this cute template that created a fun tri-fold card. Some of us (me especially) struggled with cutting the outside paper to fit on the template.

We cut fun embellishments from the paper and added ribbon and buttons to finish it off. Thanks Karla.

Tuesday night was the first time we meet at the Library since November and we had some catching up to for St Patrick's Day, the card I provided did not have the Pure Innocence girl. Ann gave her cards to Paulette to mail later in the week.

Gwen provided this super Easter theme design, the spring colored butterflies give up hope,

Saturday Sue came over for Paulette's SU party, we had a ball, we always learn a new technique, color combo or a good story when she joins us.
The first card was created using a "frosted" background, the DSP was run through a folder and then we rubbed a sanding block over it, what a cool affect. The cupcake wrapper paper was run through a corrugater then punched out. Love the pearl on the flower.

the camera does not pick up the "smooch" used on the butterfly to make it shimmer.

To create the balloon punch a large circle, (we had a cutting pattern, but you get the idea) , punch the clouds(cupcake frosting) and balloon basket (cupcake wrapper) out and pop some up clouds and the basket, embellish with tiny pearls, put ribbon the balloon and up, up and away.

Last but not least we made a sunny card, the stamp says true friend, accept no substitute, oh how true.

Now on to what I have been working on, love this ice cream parlor paper, ribbon and buttons from the Sal e bration catalog!!

and another Pure Innocence girl

Love to you all

Mary where are you!!

Cindy

Where have I been...

Cindy's From My Heart — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 14:32:00 GMT

Sorry for the delay in posting, I needed a little time to process the job change and we have not been meeting due to the horrible winter weather and I had the flu.

Lois, Karla, Anne and I went to Susan's open house on Friday, what cute cards, loved the ribbon used on each card and the ideas were too cute.

We got together a few weeks ago, Beth and Paulette designed Valentine cards for the assisted living. Card one used the top note a tag die, 2 punches and a jewel to top it off. This sample had a hard time in the corner rounder.

Card two featured the cute vintage paper and an envelope die cut with a sweet sentiment inside and punched valentines,

Yesterday Beth, via Paulette provided this beautiful card, the colors are calming, we used markers to color the stamped image. The green textured background paper was run through a quik cuts folder. The flower stanp is SU's Just Believe - I love it.!! The thinking of you is from an other set, did not remember which one.

I featured buttons ( Lois swoons) in my cards. The Bitty Buttons set from Papertrey Ink has such cute images and I needed a splash of spring since this winter is dragging on.
This card used a MS punch for the cameo coral piece, ribbon out of my stash and yellow buttons, I did not have any big yellow buttons, but with a quick hit of a Copic marker white becomes yellow.

For card two I went back to one of my favorite DSP's Cottage Wall because I love rich razzleberry and old olive and again used an image from the Bitty Buttons set.

Wishing you all a great week, see you Saturday - remember Theresa is coming with some new ideas.

Love to you all

Cindy

You are not going to believe this...

Cindy's From My Heart — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:40:00 GMT

I used glitter on a card with out a court order...
I saw a cute card using a cupid stamp, one of the layers had glitter on it, i made the card with out and did not get a look I liked, So I got my glitter out and tried it on the card, and it did make a cute layer, but OMG what a mess, I had glitter everywhere and had to change my clothes, the laundry room floor sparkles yet today. Here a couple examples of the card. It is hard to see but there are "gems" off the tip of the arrow.

stamp set -- CTMH,
Paper -- Basic Grey Bittersweet, and others from my stash
embelishments -- ribbon, seam binding and fibers from my stash.

I love banners and had all this great Bittersweet paper to use up so voila....

I love to make the rosettes that I used under the letters, they make an adorable platform for the letters.

I pulled all the "valentine" embellishments I could find- yikes- it was more than I thought!! Buttons and chipboard letters. I think they turned out real cute, I have one hanging on my pod wall at work.

Thank you card from Paulette for the celebration last week, how cute - she saw a onesie card and desinged her card from the idea.

I provided the card for Saturday, a simple valentine

stamp - Inkadinkadoo
paper SU DSP from last year, real red and white CS
red gem embellishments.

Thanks girls for all your support! I love you all and will let you know what is happening once I know for sure.

Cindy

It's a Party

Cindy's From My Heart — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 01:03:00 GMT

Saturday we had a full table to celebrate Paulette's new grandson and had cupcakes with cute wrappers that I found on a Cricut cartridge, I think the onesies are adorable!! We gave her a scrapbook to keep all the little guys memories.

Lois shared her cards from Susan's open house a few weeks ago and I love this little treat box, it is so simple and the shape can be used for any occasion.

Mary was in charge of the card and it was time for her annual Groundhog's day card, isn't he cute peeking out of his hole, I hope spring come soon, the cold and snow is doing me in.

See you Saturday.

Welcome 2011

Cindy's From My Heart — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 21:42:00 GMT

Oh look it's snowing again!! Appears this is the trend for the new year.

I need to catch you up on what the Tramp's are up to---
December 14th we enjoyed a Christmas party at Pizza Ranch, we had a fun time with the "rude" staff and everyone was in attendance. I made everyone play "TRAMP BINGO" using bingo cards a I made using the SU Bingo set. I thought it was great fun. Winners got to select a Christmas gift. I also made ornaments and a candy cane puzzle. Lois provided penguin chocolates and Karla also had candy and small gifts.

Back row: Pam, Beth, Me, Paulette, Peg
Front row: Lois, Karla, Mary, Anne, Joyce and Gwen

December 18 we all got together to do our 2011-2012 purse calendar, we used stuff from my stash and everyone picked something to match their style.

Now it's January and we have met for the first time this new year and enjoyed hearing about Paulette's new grandson Mason and oohed and aahed over his pictures. Cards were provided by Lois. Number is a sweetie. The ribbon element is curtain pleating ribbon, love the gems and flower accent.

Card 2 its a tribute to granddaughter Sarah's love of pigs and uses the same technique as her snowman Christmas card.

Is this not the most adorable little piggy, Mary was accused of "hogging" the sample while we put our cards together.

Karla is finishing up her cards from last year and promises to stay caught up this year!!! Her Christmas card used a sizzlet for the "Merry Christmas", SU punch for the label, a she had a great ribbon selection and the silk poinsettia set off the cute DSP.

Her last card was a "buckle" closing card. A long tab is inserted in to a word window opening to form the buckle

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To create the swoosh under the skater she used the stem from the SU Bird punch, we cut the leave off and yes it is darn cute.

See you Tuesday night for Valentine's day cards - Paulette and Beth are the leaders and Saturday for Mary's Groundhogs day card.

Love to you all

Cindy

Joy

Cindy's From My Heart — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 15:20:00 GMT

A while back during Peg's purging of her storage unit she handed me "Joy" books and told me to work out something with them. I full lots of coordinating SU DSP, all my ribbons and bling and we all worked on books today. Here was my take on the book, Love all the ribbons and little bling on the Y.

Peg's Book
I love the sweet flowers, this has always been on of my favorite sets and color combinations

Mary used Bella paper, is it not the sweetest!

Paulette selected blue - I wonder why?? Maybe for that new grandbaby coming soon.

Purples for Karla -

Lois did not get to work on hers since we worked on the 2011 schedule and talked, it is hard on the group to be apart for 2 weeks.

2011 Schedule

Saturday January 1                         No meeting- Holiday
Saturday January 8                         Lois                                                            Cindy's House
Tuesday January 11                       Paulette/Beth                                          Valentines                         Oakview Library
Saturday January 15                       Mary                                                          Groundhogs Day              Cindy's
Saturday January 22                       Peg                                                                                                        Cindy's
Saturday January 29                       Karla    Cindy's
Saturday February 5                       Lois's SU party
Tuesday February 9                       Cindy/Ann                                                 St Patrick's                        Oakview Library
Saturday February 12                      Paulette                                                                                                Cindy's
Saturday February 19                     Cindy                                                                                                      Cindy's
Saturday February 26                     Beth                                                                                                         Cindy's
Saturday March 5                            Cindy possibly CTMH?                                                                        Cindy's
Tuesday March 8                             Pam/Gwen    Easter Oakview Library Saturday March 12                        Mary                                                                                                           Cindy's
Saturday March 19                          Pam                                                                                                          Cindy's
Saturday March 26                          Peg                                                                                                           Cindy's
Saturday April 2                                Lois                                                                                                           Cindy's
Saturday April 9                                Road Trip - to be Determined
Tuesday April 12 Joyce/Karla July 4th/Summer Oakview Library
Saturday April 16    Paulette Cindy's
Saturday April 23 Easter - no Meeting
Saturday April 30    Mary Cindy's
Saturday May 7 Beth Cindy's
Tuesday May 10th    Mary/Peg    Fall Cindy's
Saturday May 14                               Pam                                                                                                             Cindy's
Saturday May 21                               Karla                                                                                                            Cindy's
Saturday May 28th                            Memorial Day - No Group
Tuesday June 7th                             Lois/Paulette                                           share card                      Oakview Library
Tuesday July 12                                 BBQ                                                     4 christmas cards Cindy's
Tuesday August 9 Beth/Cindy share card Oakview Library
Tuesday September 13    Ann/Pam share card       Oakview Library
Tuesday October 11 Gwen/Joyce share card    Oakview Library
Tuesday November 8    Karla/Mary     share card Oakview Library
Tuesday December 13 Christmas Party

I'm Back....

Cindy's From My Heart — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 15:21:00 GMT

Doug, Mom, Dad and I went to Ohio to have Thanksgiving with Suzanne and Bill. We left on Monday and got home last night. We had great weather both driving days and the roads were fine. It's a long way but well worth the trip. The Bergs are well and Suzanne is in the "middle" of her course work. If she stands on her tip toes she can see the Ph.D in her future. Bill is working hard and is waiting for a launch of an airline website updates with his fingerprints all over it.

As for the Tramps we too have been busy and having fun, a few weeks ago Karla hosted a SU party with Susan, Here are some of the cards Susan brought form "founders circle"

I love the cherry cobbler and old olive colors!

this card his a beautiful shabby chic look!!

Merry Christmas, it would be easy to knock out 10 or so of a look like this.

Shabby Chic Christmas

Everyone has a "tree" stamp to adapt for this look.

The flower is make from circle of taffeta then hit with a heat took and fluffed up.

Sweet snowflakes

Fabric sewn on the card face

Krinkle paper flower

Clean look.

Love this look!

Then it was PENGUIN DAY 2010.

Mary's card featured a quik cuts Penguin that we topped with a festive Holiday hat, isn't he a cutie.

Lois shared a Pengie family, the card base was embossed using a snowflake folder then a top note die cut from the center, on the light blue base snow banks were created with torn paper, the "mama penguin" was cut away from the others and popped up and a snowflake embellishment attached, "Papa penguin" was given come collar buttons and placed on the snow bank. A piece of dotted cellophane was placed on the inside of the card then the blue/snowbank/penguin paper on that and that formed the front of the card.

Paulette had kits that created a Penguin or Snowman snow globe, I opted for the Snowman (shocking I know)

My first card used and Amuse Pengie and layers of paper.

My second idea created a mug that a cocoa packet can be placed in,

Hope to see you all soon!!

Love

Cindy

2011 Calendars

Cindy's From My Heart — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:13:00 GMT

For the last few years I have made calendars for the front desk girls at my office and a few others. I use the Amuse calender and this year my theme was MFT Pure Innocence Girls. I use copic markers and lots of paper piecing.

January

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February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Enjoy!!

Hi Gang!

Cindy's From My Heart — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:56:00 GMT

The gang met Saturday at Lois's while I was out of town, sounds like they had a great time.

Tuesday night we meet at the Library with cards provided by Beth and Joyce, Everyone was there except for Peg who is caring for her friend Lynn and her new knee.

Beth embossed the flower background with a folder, layered cute ribbon and shimmer paper top note die cut stamped with a swirly tree then embellished with red glitter dots. The sentiment was stamped over the top of the tree.

The card Joyce created is a fall beauty. Markers were used to color the stamp, an accent strip was added to one side and a punched strip added to the other. Joyce had several sentiments to add but I will save mine for a sympathy card.

See you Saturday for Karla's SU party at my house. she promises to only bring 2-3 food items.

What have those "tramps" been up to?

Cindy's From My Heart — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 16:40:00 GMT

It is another great fall day and I need to get this update done and go plant some bulbs and divide some iris plants.

These first two cards are from Tuesday night group in September. The first is Anne's card from SU kit. Didn't it turn out cute?

The next card was created by Gwen, it used multiple stamps and techniques, we inked edges and ribbon, over stamped images, tore paper. the collage effect is really striking.

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The first card for October Tuesday night was created by Peg, we used an embossing folder to create the haunted house, cut it out and scuffed it up to get the image to show. Pop dotted it and attached ribbon.
OOOOH Spooky!

The second card was from Lois and Sara, the little boots are so cute and the saying so true!

Last Saturday Lois put together as pretty fall card using a pre-made passport folder from everyone's favorite store Loopys, we took out the pages and used one of the sheets to cover the inside of the folder, Lois pre-cut the top note that we put on top of the folder, tied the ribbon and attached the pin and bead and lastly punched the purple and cream tags for the message.

Today Lois, Paulette and I did cards from one of Susan N's Christmas idea sheets. I love the ornament and punch! Excused absenses allowed for Peg ( in WI), Karla (Mom siting), Beth (Johnny Mo), Mary (vacation) and Pam (camping?)

Remember next Saturday is at Lois's house

Love to you all

Cindy

Cranky Day - Fall 2010!!!

Cindy's From My Heart — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 22:01:00 GMT

Another Cranky Day has come and gone, always too soon. Lois, Paulette, Mary and I stayed hydrated and carbed up and worked until mid afternoon. Karla called in sick with a sinus infection and Peg was working at the knitting store, Beth working (as always) and Pam was unable to attend.

We started out with tasty Bagel Boy bagels and cream cheese courtesy of Mary.

First project was from me, (lifted from Becca Feeken - Amazing Paper Grace), using two nestiability taped together to create a frame, save the center of one of the frames to stamp the message, used SU DSP from the Sweet Pea paper stack. Embellished with Dew Drops

Lois was up next and wowed us with gift tags, but we wonder is there are any paint sample chips left a Home Depot. The paint sample strip was attached to the card stock, stamped with a coordinating image, corner rounded, run through a embossing folder, hole punch and ribbon added. The blue paint sample was punched first, then attached to the tag, a die cut snowflake with a diamond added to the center of the flake topped the tag..

Water Break and had to move around next.

Paulette showed us how to make little luminaries with a SU bag die and sizzelets.She also provided a "tea lite candle" for the inside., You could make these for any holiday or event.!! Cute!!

Reverse side

We were the first ones to use her SU pillow box die to create Treat Boxes, won't this be cute with some ribbon and the Boo from the luminary on a tag.

Whoooo made the cutest card, why Mary of course, she loves the SU owl and things that "peek". The outside was a wood grain texture plate (once we figured out the "samich"), attach to the espresso card stock, circle punch mid way up, topped with a scallop circle with the center punched out. Message on a word window and label punch under it..

The owl was put together and sat on a branch (bird punch) and mounted on white c/s so he/she can peek through the hole.

Lunch break, delish strawberry salad, corn and ham chowder, crackers and buns.Thanks everyone for pitching in, many hands make light work. Lois did all the dishes.

Mary offered a second project using the rose folder, excess was cut off and ink and a finger dobber were used to highlight the rose. Ribbon slits were added and a bow was tied, attached to the base and label die cut, punched and sponged. This idea could be used to create a sympathy card.

My last project used the small pennant die and honors my dads favorite kind of corn, candy corn!!
Two yellow small pennants were cut, white paper attached to the tip and sponged in orange, orange stripe added and the yellow top sponged. To create the door hanger, fold the scalloped edges in with a bone folder, add red line tape to the scalloped edged, put together and on the back side push hard with the bone folder to get good contact. Small holes are punched in the from top corners and a handle made with hemp cord. Little candy corn buttons (from my stash and trick or treat ribbon added.

We had a great time, hard to believe.

Love to you all

Cindy

Pictures, I hope

Cindy's From My Heart — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:28:00 GMT

Lois at Walnut Grove stamping camp

Paulette coloring the cardinal at "camp"

Karla and Mary - enjoying a laugh.

This weeks happenings

Cindy's From My Heart — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:09:00 GMT

Saturday Paulette, Karla and I went through our SU catalogs and marked our sets, we will do this again soon to catch everyone up!
Excused absences ok'd for Mary, Beth and Lois, we think Peg was rummage saleing.

Tuesday night Anne, Pam, Beth, Karla and special guest Sara made Pegs spooky Halloween card, and she was right about cutting before embossing.

Lois and Sara had a cute "boot" card.

Yummy treats were shared, loved Lois's pumpkin bars with the little frosting pumpkins on top, pretzel bread, sub sandwiches and all the dips and chips. Excused absences for Mary, Gwen, Joyce and Paulette.

Remember Saturday is Cranky Day, bring your project, a dish to share, beverage and be ready for lots of fun!!

Love to you all

Cindy

Updated Schedule

Cindy's From My Heart — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:32:00 GMT

All Saturday's are at Cindy's house, unless noted. All Tuesday nights are at the Oak View Library starting at 6:30pm, except for December 14th.

Saturday Sept 18 - Karla
Saturday Sept 25 - meet at Harvey Dunn grade school at 7am to leave for Walnut Grove
Saturday Oct 2 - Day off
Saturday Oct 9 - Paulette
Tuesday Oct 12 - Lois and Peg
Saturday Oct 16 - Cranky Day - bring a "cranky" project, dish to share and a beverage, we need to stay hydrated and carbed up to get through the day!!
Saturday Oct 23 - Lois
Saturday Oct 30 - Peg
Saturday Nov 6 - At Lois's - Beth or Pam
Tuesday Nov 9 - Beth and Joyce
Saturday Nov 13 - Karla's SU party at Cindy's house
Saturday Nov 20 - Penguin Day, bring a project, dish to share and a beverage and enjoy those crazy Penguins!
Saturday Nov 27 - Holiday
Saturday Dec 4 - Cindy
Saturday Dec 11 - Mary
Tuesday Dec 14 - Christmas Party 6:30, at the East side Pizza Ranch, bring a ornament to exchange
Saturday Dec 18 - Peg
Saturday Dec 25 and Jan 1 - Holiday

See you all Saturday!!

I'm Baack

Cindy's From My Heart — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:34:00 GMT

After a very frustrating month dealing with a internet company that has NO customer service and not being tech savvy I have finally gotten up and running again. ( i will never use a google product !!)
I am testing this to see if it gets to all of you, please send a reply/track back if you get this.
Much more to come

Love you all

Cindy

Welcome

Cindy's From My Heart — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:04:29 GMT

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