Finally Friday!
Posted on: Friday, April 23rd, 2010Hi everyone! Welcome to our Finally Friday post. There’s no particular theme to today’s post, it’s simply about sharing whatever happened to inspire us throughout the week. Today I actually have two simple cards to share with you.
The first card was inspired by the fact that I’ve finally pulled out my bike after a long winter of “hibernation”. Last August, rather than going on a trip, my husband and I decided to invest in bicycles and two bike trailers. We made quite the site biking around our neighbourhood I’ll tell ya! First in line was my husband pulling the youngest, then the three older kids on their own bikes in the middle, and finally there was little ‘ole me bringing up the rear, pulling the 3 year old in a trailer. It was so funny seeing the way people would stop and gawk. There was one older gentleman that jokingly said that we made quite the parade LOL. We’re planning on heading out over the weekend so I’ll take some pictures for you so that you can see our little “parade” for yourself.
You can download a pdf handout on how this card was made HERE.
The second card was inspired by the Trigger Tuesday on the Moxie Fab World Blog. You can see the post HERE.
It’s a clean and simple card (well actually both of them are) that’s fast and easy to make. I have to tell you, I’ll be sad to see the Sweet Pea DP Stack disappear. This pattern in particular is one of my favourites.
You can download the pdf handout on how this card was made HERE.
Hope you enjoyed today’s projects!
Supplies for Bicycle Card:
Stamps: Pedaling Past
Ink: Basic Black Classic Ink
Paper: Basic Black CS, Whisper White CS, Kraft CS, Jackpot DP
Accessories: Snail adhesive, bone folder, paper snips, paper-piercing tool, mat pack, ⅝ Basic Black Grosgrain ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals; Non-SU supplies: stapler
Supplies for Hi Card:
Ink: Chocolate Chip Craft ink
Paper: Kraft CS, Taken with Teal CS, Sweet Pea DP Stack*
Accessories: Snail adhesive, bone folder, paper snips, paper-piercing tool, mat pack, heat tool, Ice Circle Rhinestone brads, On Board Timeless Type, Dotto adhesive
Andrea Walford 
36 Comments
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:22 am
LOL, that must be a funny site. Enjoy your ride this weekend & can’t wait to see the funny photos. Anything with Family outside is fun. Love the simple look of the cards. I always forget that the cards / projects are all hand made with love & that they don’t have to have everything on them. Sometimes simple is better. Love them & the one with the bike is great for you weekend. Have Fun!
TFS
Candyce
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:33 am
Clean and simple is exactly my style, but I love the cards with lots of layers and embellishments, too. I love both of these cards.
Can’t wait to see the pictures! And I thought I had my hands full with three young boys!
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:34 am
Wow the bike card is really great. I’ve been working on simple cards which has been a challenge for me, but I’m think I’m finally getting the hang of it. I love the cute bike story also. I love biking with my son. He was bearly walking when I bought a child seat for the back of my bike. Now I have to try to keep up with him.
April 23rd, 2010 at 10:48 am
I can totally relate to that. My husband is usually towing our 2yr old in the trailer while our 5 and 7 yr olds ride between us. With the weather warming up it’s a great way to spend some family time together! Thanks for sharing some more CAS cards. I’m always on the lookout for those!
Hugs and Blessings
Alicia
April 23rd, 2010 at 11:04 am
I hope the weather cooperates for you this weekend…Sunday is supposed to be yucky! I too will be sad to see the Sweet Pea DSP go…I love, love, love just about every pattern in there. I might have to order an extra pack for my stash!
April 23rd, 2010 at 12:43 pm
My family and I love to bike as well. Its great exercise and its a good time spent together. I love the sweet pea paper I wish it wouldn’t go away…tear.
April 23rd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
I love these clean and simple cards
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April 23rd, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Enjoy your family time and I hope the weather is fabulous.
I love the simple look of the cards which despite being simple are wonderful.
April 23rd, 2010 at 2:19 pm
You both so Rock!!! I didn’t even know thee was a tape world out there????? I went to the various blogs to read up on whats hot about tape. This is what I am talking about! Keeping an eye on the latest trends. Thanks ladies for the “Hot Tips” or should I say “Hot Trends”
April 23rd, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Your right these are cute simple cards.
April 23rd, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Great cards! I love the simple and cute designs!
April 23rd, 2010 at 3:49 pm
My husband wants bikes and to tote around our little ones but I am a little apprehensive. I’m so afraid I will crash! Sounds like you guys have fun, love the bike card too!
April 23rd, 2010 at 4:26 pm
I really love the bike card. It is very simple and perfect for a man. I would love to see the pictures of you “bike parade”!!
P.S. Will Stampin’ Up! ever get colored staples to match the core colors? I would love to have them!!
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:32 pm
I love the bike card, it is so simple it is stunning and what a great use of that trigger.
April 23rd, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Love these SIMPLE cards! I will miss the Sweet Pea DSP too!
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Is the pedaling past a new set?!? How have I not seen it before?!? Absolutely fun card.
April 24th, 2010 at 12:22 am
What a fun story, Andrea! I love to hear about families spending quality time together. I love the simplicity of the cards you’ve shared today. It’s always handy to have simple layouts on hand for the too-many last minuted cards I need to make! Thanks for sharing!
April 24th, 2010 at 3:54 am
What a great family outing to look forward to going on together. I can remember taking my DD behind me on my bike when I was younger. Back then we called those contraptions that the kiddo’s sat in “Buggers”. Wow, a two for one Friday! I really like both of the cards, but the Bike one is my favorite. I had to have that stamp set as soon as I saw it, I just fell in love with it. It is so versatile. I really like what you have done with your card, simple but lovely. Thanks for sharing.
Cyber hugs, Trish in Wisconsin
April 24th, 2010 at 7:34 am
Please post pictures of your precious family’s bicycle “parade”! Both of these cards are great!
April 24th, 2010 at 8:03 am
I really like the “hi” card. Love the layout and the simplicity.
April 24th, 2010 at 8:16 am
Thank you for the 2 simple cards. They’re cute.
April 24th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Love the layout for both cards. I always struggle with “quick” or “simple.” Hope the weather cooperates this weekend for your family adventure.
April 24th, 2010 at 11:15 am
really nice job! sometimes you just want clean and simple and these fit the bill wonderfully.
April 24th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Great cards–really like the simplicity of the bike card.
April 24th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Thank you for the TWO wonderfully simple cutsy cards
Have a great week-end!
April 24th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
I just want to say that this week has been awesome!!! It’s the highlight of the day. After my family of course.
April 25th, 2010 at 12:46 am
I am absolutely hooked on your blog! I love these simple cards. I have just been making cards for the last month or so and a friend got me hooked on Stampin Up…(much to my husband’s dismay!). I love the ‘hi’ card. You give such great ideas and techniques. I’m just wondering if those chipboard letters are something you make with a cricut, or do you buy them that way? Thanks for the great ideas and have a good time biking with your family! :0)
April 25th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
although these are simple cards….I love the color combination…will also miss the Sweet Pea DP!
April 25th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
I love the bicycle card. I like the clean freshness of it. Keep up the inspiration!
April 26th, 2010 at 12:11 am
I love the bicycle card. I like the clean freshness of it. Keep up the inspiration!
April 26th, 2010 at 4:13 am
although these are simple cards….I love the color combination…will also miss the Sweet Pea DP!
April 26th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Love the simplicity of these cards.
April 26th, 2010 at 10:15 am
lovely cards, great take on the trigger!
April 26th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Hey Andrea! What a fun approach to this week’s Tuesday Trigger in the Moxie Fab World! Thanks so much for playing along!
April 27th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
although these are simple cards….I love the color combination…will also miss the Sweet Pea DP!
January 5th, 2011 at 4:21 am
i was beginning to reckon i could possibly be the sole human being that cared about this, at least at this point i acknowledge im not outlandish
i’ll be sure to take a look at a number several other blogposts immediately after i get some caffeine in me, cheers 