Stampin’ Up! Trusty Tools for the Let’s Craft & Create Challenge

Hi, Stampers!

A new Let’s Craft and Create Challenge starts today, and the challenge this month is to use Polka Dots and/or Stripes. I went through my current papers and really didn’t find anything I could use. Then, I remembered the die in the Trusty Tools bundle and thought it would be perfect to create the polka dots to create a masculine card. Trusty Tools has been around a few years, but I always used the designer paper since it was easy to make a card quickly. So, this time I used the images from the stamp set with the dies, and I had so much fun! This bundle is great for any handyman (or wannabe) in your life and it’s still available. My card will go to our handyman, who does great work for us. If you want a closer look, I have links at the end of my post to take you to the online store.

Ready to get your creative juices flowing? Head over to the gallery for a dose of inspiration, and if you’re feeling crafty, come play along with us!

My Secrets!

Let’s start with the card base…

• Firstly, this A2 top-folding card started with Crushed Curry cardstock, cut to 11 x 4-1/4 and scored at 5-1/2.
• Then, to create the pegboard, I took the die and cut it twice on the white cardstock, cut to 3-7/8 x 5-1/8 and layered onto Night of Navy cardstock, cut to 4 x 5-1/4.

And now, the fun part!

• Once that was done, I stamped all of the tools that I wanted to use with Secret Sea ink. I let it dry and started coloring them with Smoky Slate and Darling Duck Stampin’ Blends since we don’t have Crushed Curry ones. Once that was done, I cut them out with their coordinating dies.
• Then, I couldn’t resist bringing out the retired paper to use the measuring tape patterned paper as the anchor for the Thank You sentiment.
• Finally, I brought out the retired Classic Garage Metal Elements and Underground Urban Embellishments for some masculine bling.

I hope to share my card with these challenges:

1. 613 Avenue Create
2. A Perfect Time to Craft
3. A Place To Start
4. Allsorts
5. NBUS – first time to use the stamp set images
6. Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges

So, what do you think of my card today? I love hearing from you!

Please leave a comment if you have any questions or comments about my project today.

If you enjoyed my project today, please be sure to…

• Firstly, visit my Gallery and Fun Fold Gallery for lots of ideas, and…
• Enter the Creative Creases Challenge HERE with any fun fold card!
• Also, follow me on Pinterest
• You can see My Secret Sale HERE
• Finally, you find out what’s new with SU HERE

My project supply list.

Looking for a friendly face to shop with? If you don’t already have a demonstrator, I’d be honored to be yours! It’s such a joy helping you find the perfect crafty goodies, and your support means the world to me. To place an order, head to the Demonstrator Locator and search for me: Debbie Mageed, Illinois.

I’d love to help you with your next creative project!

Trusty Tools Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [163274] $24.00	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $14.00	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131199] $14.00	Trusty Toolbox 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162978] $12.50	Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285] $9.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $9.00	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904] $11.00	Darling Duckling Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [165288] $11.00	Trusty Tools Dies [162722] $37.00	Textured Notes Dies [165555] $31.00

Thanks for scrolling to the end!

We spent the day in Lake Geneva, WI, with my sweet daughter, Sarah. The weather was beautiful, and we had the best time together! It’s hard not living closer to her because she really is my best friend (just don’t tell my husband).