NEW ADDITIONS to the CLEARANCE RACK

 

We've added 15 more products to our Clearance Rack Blitz! See the list of newly added products below:  

• Neutrals Flower Brads
• Regals Flower Brads
• Subtles Flower Brads
• Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon
• Bashful Blue 5/8" Satin Ribbon
• Chantilly 1/2" Crochet Trim
• Artichoke 3/8" Denim Jean Ribbon
• 2010-2012 In Color Stampin' Write Markers
• 2011-2013 In Color 12" x 12" Textured Cardstock
• Timeless Portrait Designer Series Paper
• Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper
• Well Worn Designer Series Paper
• Beau Chateau Side Notes
• Sweetest Stem Embosslits Dies
• Flower Burst Embosslits Dies

See these and all our Catalog and Clearance Rack items at
 MY WEBSITE

Thanks for stopping by and happy shopping!
Trish

BRIGHT RETRO BIRTHDAY

Birthday cards are always in demand, and I am always happy to find one that is quick and easy, colorful, and suitable for all ages and both genders. 

I am really blessed to have so many stamps in my collection to choose from, both current and retired. Usually I post from my current sets, but today's is a throw back to a set I really enjoy using. 

A few years back, Stampin' Up! brought out the Little Layers stamp set of spring and outline images of a kite, fish, flower and ladybud along with 4 background stamps.  In the Little Layers II set were holiday images of pumpkin, acorn, snowflake and ornament and 4 more background stamps.  To round out the collection, they also made available a hostess set, Little Layers Plus, which included a mortar board, heart, gift package, flower, pacifier and the cupcake used above, plus 2 more backgrounds.  Wow!  with a collection like that and an easy layout like the one shown here, you could make cards for every just about every occasion all year long.  If you have a copy of the 2004-2005 Idea Book & Catalog, you can see all 3 sets, then be on the look out for them at thrift shops, garage sales, etc.
 

Thanks for stopping by.

May all your days be bright and cheery.
Trish

CHRISTMAS at HOME

Hi Stampers!

What a wonderful Christmas this has been for Lou and me!  As always, Sunday morning found us with our dear church family celebrating the priceless and unique gift of God's love shown to us through His Son Jesus, the only gift that truly keeps on giving without end!

Late that afternoon, we gathered with extended family for a meal, games, exchanging of gifts and stories of what has happened since the last time we saw each other.  What a treat to get together with them.

Monday, Lou and I spent the day baking up a storm, laying in a supply of chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and stamped sugar cookies, as well as our traditional family favorite-- butterballs, using my Mom's recipe.  Back to church that night for a simple service of praising our Lord through prayer, song and a message from Luke 2:21-35.

Today after getting all the big dinner preps out of the way, Lou and I spent time in conversation, prayer and reading all the gospel accounts of the birth of the Savior.  Later, our good friends Marnie and Bill came to share our Christmas meal, bringing a huge supply of the best egg rolls I have ever eaten!

Also on the table:  German pot roast, potato salad, deviled eggs, veggie tray, steamed broccoli, cottage bread and fruit salad. followed by some of those cookies we'd made yesterday.  It was way more food than 4 people could possibly eat, but after all it is CHRISTMAS! and we do things up bigger than usual to celebrate!  We had a wonderful time of fellowship, and all too soon they had to leave, so Bill could get to work.

Afterward, Lou and I called our sons to wish them and their families a Merry Christmas, then opened all the cards and greetings people have sent to us over the last several weeks.  With the sharing of each one, we certainly felt surrounded by the abundance of love of family and friends.  Yes, indeed, it has been a special time of blessing.

With prayers for love, peace and joy in Christ to you and yours,
Trish

THEY ARE HERE!

Hi Stampers!
Welcome to my blog!

I am so delighted to announce that the refill cutting and scoring blades for Stampin' Up!s new-this-year cutting board have finally arrived from the manufacturer and are ready for us to order. I got my cutter in early November and have cut for literally hundreds of projects and cards and am only now seeing the need for a new blade on our thinner papers.  Now THAT is what I call a good deal.

See these and other great products at my website and click on SHOP to enter the store.

Now for today's share:

I am always needing birthday cards.  This month alone I have sent out over 20 and have a few more to go.
This fun card goes together quickly and with a minimum of supplies and tools.  I think I need to make a bunch of these in different colors to add to my stash.

To make this card, you will need.
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse, Whisper White
stamps:   Affection Collection, Itty Bitty Banners
ribbon:  Victoria Lace, Raspberry Ripple Stitched Satin
tools:  paper snips, adhesive, stampin' dimensionals

Take it up a notch by giving the Midnight Muse mat some texture, using the Fancy Fan embossing folder and the Big Shot.  A small rhinestone jewel on either side of the greeting would a touch of bling.

Have fun this weekend.
Trish

CHRISTMAS NUGGETS

Hi Stampers!
Thanks for stopping by on this wintry day.  Last night's blizzard was quite a change from the unseasonable warm we were being spoiled with.  The street crews have been doing a fantastic job! but things ice up fast here after sunset.  Hope you are safe and warm wherever you are.

Are you still a quick and easy "little something" to give to those in the office or perhaps to use as stocking stuffers?   Today's share just might the right thing for you.

These little containers are made by overlapping 2 tag die cuts (Bigz Two Tags die + Big Shot); use Sticky Strip or other strong adhesive to adhere together..

Cut one inch strips of Designer Series paper to decorate both the front and back of the container, as well as to wrap around Hershey's Nuggets (3 will fit nicely inside, adhered with Sticky Strip).

Finish off with a quick tag (Mixed Medley set, 3/4" and 1" circle punches) and tie together with a ribbon.

Love it!

Happy stamping to all,
Trish

VERSATILE HOLIDAY FRAME

Hi Stampers!
Thanks for stopping by.

Like yesterday, today's card is one we did at stamp club last Friday.  We all celebrated its versatility.  Change out the color and/or the sentiment and this card will serve well to send birthday, anniversary, graduation, retirement greetings, or just a Thinking of You note.

To make this card, you will need
* card stock:  a standard A2 card base in in Primrose Petals plus a Whisper White mat and scrap
* Holiday Frame embossing folder and Big Shot
* ink:  Primrose Petals
* ribbon:  Primrose Petals stitched satin ribbon
* stamps:  Four Frames, Petite Pairs
* adhesives

Helpful Hints:
* The Holiday Frame folder embosses deeply.  To prevent shredding your card stock, run through the Big Shot using no tabs on the platform.
* Give the sentiment a little lift by adhering using 2 stampin' dimensionals.

There you go.  Another quick-as-a-wink for you to make on the spur of the moment, create a stash in a rainbow of colors in just a little time and be ready when the need arises.

Have a great day, and keep on stampin'!
Trish

MASKED CHRISTMAS

Hi Stampers!
Masking is a technique that I really enjoy.  It is easy to do and can make for stunning effects. 

To create this card, you will need:
card stock:  Pacific Point, 4-1/4" x 11", scored at 5-1/2"
                   Whisper White, 4" x 5-1/4", cut 3
stamp set:   Come to Bethlehem
inks:            Pacific Point, Marina Mist, Stazon Black
tools:           Apothecary framelits, Big Shot, stampin' sponges
extras:         Rhinestone Jewel, Snail adhesive

To create the front mat:
1.  Cut the mask out of 1 piece of Whisper White using the framelit and the Big Shot.
     You will need the piece with the "window" hole for step 2.
2.  Stack the mask onto a second piece of Whisper White, making sure that all the edges line up.
3.  Sponge inside the "window" using Marina Mist, followed by Pacific Point.
4.  Keeping mask in place, stamp image using Stazon Black.
5.  Remove mask.
6.  Stamp sentiment.

Finish the card:
1.  Stamp inside sentiment on last piece of Whisper White CS.
2.  Assemble card using Snail adhesive
3.  Add a Rhinestone Jewel to the star for a bit of sparkle.


Here's the same card, but using the Lovely As A Tree stamp set:

Whatever your day brings, take time to have some fun.

Thanks for stopping by.

Trish

CHRISTMAS CARD swap

Hi Stampers!
Recently some of the gals from my card club, Cheaper than Therapy, got together for a card swap, pot luck dinner and evening of playing of Mexican Train.  I am always tickled to see the cards that they have created, and this time was no exception.

Today I'd like to share those cards with you:

from Teresa (she mixed Very Vanilla and Whisper White and made it work beautifully!)

from Linda (the tree shimmers in silver, elegant and serene!))

from Pat (simply festive and fun!)

 

 

 

from Karen (so many warm and cheery elements, super cute!)

NEWS FLASH!!!
Lots and lots of new items have been added to the Clearance Rack at Stampin' Up! including (for the first time) stamps.  Be sure to hop on over to  MY WEBSITE and get in on some great products and save some $$$ to boot.  Get them before they are all gone!

Thanks for stopping by.

May all your days be colorful ones,
Trish

JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT

 Hi Stampers,
No card today, but here's a little something for your viewing pleasure:


12 Days of Christmas stampin' up style



Just for the fun of it,
Trish

JOY TO YOU

Hi Stampers!

In addition to making cards, I enjoy making gifts and decor.  Banners are very much in this year, and here is one celebrating the joy of the season.

My crafting buddy, the Big Shot, made this project a snap.

You will also need:
Be of Good Cheer designer series paper,
Very Vanilla, Gumball Green, and Champagne Glimmer card stock
Broadsheet Alphabet stamp set
Cherry Cobbler ink pad
Perfect Pennants Bigz L die
2-3/8" Scallop Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, and 1-3/4" Circle, 1/16" Circle punches
Cherry Cobbler or Whisper White Baker's Twine
Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
(a needle is also helpful to string the pieces together)

My little banner looks super cute on the dry-erase board in my craft room, held in place with magnets dressed up with 2 large designer buttons.

I hope this inspires you to make one of your own.  I would love to see it.

Until the next time,  keep stampin'!
Trish

SNOW FESTIVAL TAG CARD

Hi Stampers!
A while back I shared a card featuring  Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags.  Here's another that goes together oh-so-quickly.

Images ©Stampin' Up!; Stamp with Trish

Texture is added by running the Whisper White card stock mat through the Big Shot using our elegant Lacy Brocade embossing folder (#127819).  Four Basic Pearls (#119247) are just the right finishing touch.

Happy creating!
Trish

A LITTLE NOEL

Hi Stampers,

Only 3 weeks left until we celebrate Christmas.  It can be such a busy time with shopping and wrapping, parties and family gatherings.  Oh, and getting those cards and newsletters out (I am still working on mine -- how about you?)  So let's get crackin' with another card idea.

.

Images©Stampin' Up!; Stamp with Trish

stamps:  Delightful Decorations, Greetings of the Season, Watercolor Winter
inks:  Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green
paper:  Whisper White card stock, Whisper White Note Cards and Envelopes
tools:  Ornament Punch
etc:  Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, stampin' dimensionals

The Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes (# 107311)  are such a great deal.  You get 20 precut  and scored 5" x 3-'1/2" cards and their envelopes, ready for you to finish up and send off (regular postage despite the smaller size); all for only $5.95.  That's less than $.30 a card!  Convenience plus economy -- I like it.

Keep smiling!
Trish

ORNAMENTAL ELEGANCE KIT limited time offer

Ornamental Elegance Kit

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Regular Price: $16.61

Preferred Price: $14.95 (for those who order through my website:   www.trishhernandez.stampinup.net

The ornament on the cover of our holiday catalog was such a hit that we are making it available to you — just in time to deck the halls with terrific trimmings you’ve made yourself! All you need (in addition to the kit) is a glue gun, adhesive glue stick, and scissors. Makes 10 heirloom ornaments. Kit includes: Die-Cut Cardstock Elements; Cherry Cobbler 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon; Natural Linen Thread; Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons; Large Pearl Basic Jewels. Order now so you will have plenty of time to make them for Christmas gifting—or for your family tree! Available while supplies last. Instructions can be found at:   http://bit.ly/gance (PDF)OrnamentalEle

ENTER TO WIN

Hi Stampers!

If you have never tried digital crafting and are hesitant to invest in something you are not sure you will even like, why not enter Stampin' Up!'s FREE give-away contest for a chance to win  MDS (My Digital Studio) products.

Here are the details:

Mega Massive My Digital Studio Giveaway

November 30, 2012 Win a copy of MDS 2+ and EVERY SINGLE digital download My Digital Studio releases in 2013-a $1600 value! We'll also give out 10 first-place prizes and a bonus prize for everybody who enters the contest if we get at least 10,000 people.
Go to  facebook.com/mydigitalstudio to enter from December 1-29, 2012. You can enter once a day every day of the contest. Woohoo!  Tell everybody you know to do the same!

Let me know if you win :)
Trish

GLITTER ORNAMENTS

Hi Stampers!

Do you love the look of sparkly ornaments on your Christmas tree but hate how the glitter flakes off  leaving a lovely trail behind that just never seems to go away?  This quick and easy project may be just the thing for you -- all the glitz without the mess!

See how pretty these ornaments look even on my dry erase board.  Imagine how lovely they will look on your tree!

Here's all you need to do to create your own Glitter Oraments:
1.  Round up supplies:  clear glass ornaments, glitter, stamp pad reinker, small funnel
2.  Remove the silver cap from the ornament and set aside.
3.  Add 15-20 drops of reinker in the color of your choice to the inside of ornament.
4.  Swirl the ink around until the entire inside is covered with ink; drain out excess.
5.  Using the funnel, add glitter in the color of your choice  and shake to cover the inside of the ornament with the sparkly stuff.  (Be sure to cover the hole with your thumb while you are shaking.)  Pour out the excess glitter.
6.  Recap the ornament.
7.  Hang on tree with cord, string, or hook.

This is a fun project for young and old alike.  Different grits of glitter produce different effects; I really like the coverage that the fine glitters provide.  The ink and the glitter do not have to be identical; mix it up to see what cool effects you get.

Ornaments make great gifts.  These will slip perfectly into Stampin' Up's food-safe Kraft Gift Boxes (2012-2012 Catalog, p. 161).

Give Glitter Ornaments a try and let me know what you think.

Happy stamping and more!
Trish

Of BOYS & BANNERS

Hi Stampers!
Last week Lou and I were in Colorado visiting our son Patrick's family.  He and his wife Theresa have 3 sons who all love to craft, which delights this stampin' granny.   So craft we did, in between playing games (that's Kevin and Brett below), eating (oh my was it ever delicious!), shopping, going to see "Wreck-It Ralph" (cute movie with lots of value messages), and overall just enjoying being with each other.

To add a little harvest color to the dining area  Kev, Patrick and I created a beautiful banner featuring pennants, leaves and pinecones all fashioned from card stock and designer paper.  We had so much fun making it, and the whole family not only enjoyed it but was reminded to indeed "give thanks" to our Lord Almighty for all His benefits and blessings.

I didn't have anything to steady the camera while taking pictures of the wall, so they are a little blurry, but I think you will get the idea.  The boys did a great job!

Every day is a perfect day for giving thanks.

Happy stamping!
Trish

IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS

Hi Stampers!

A gift doesn't have to cost a lot.  In fact, the best ones are those with a personal touch.
Today we are going to check out 3 different little gifts that you can make for all those you would like to do something just a little special.

Aren't they adorable?

The mug holds a packet of hot cocoa, but specialty coffee or tea would work just as well.  This project requires a lot of pre-scoring, but the Simply Scored makes that job a breeze.  You can find it in the 2012-2013 catalog on p.181.  Colors were added to the mug images (Morning Cup set) using Stampin' Write markers. 

Open up the Gingerbread "Book" to find a fresh box of Tic Tacs.  Making the little guy was simply a matter of stamping (Scentsational Season set) and running through the Big Shot using the Holiday Collections framelits.

The reindeer works up really quickly using the Two-Tags dies to cut the base image and circle punches for eyes and nose.

For more information or to schedule a class,  please  EMAIL me
I look forward to  helping you create some little gifts that are sure to please.

Until the next time,
Trish

FOR MY FRIEND

Hi Stampers!
What a treat it can be and a lift to the spirits to receive and unexpected card in the mail -- especially from a friend.

Today's post is the 1st of 3 cards made at this month's stamping club (we call it "Cheaper than Therapy" and it is!)

I love cards that use materials I have readily available, require a minimum of tools and go together quickly and easily.  This one fits the bill.  (note:  The colors in the card are much prettier and truer my photo shows. For example, the little vase is stamped in Crumb Cake and matches the card base, which is plain not mottled. )

Images ©Stampin' Up! 1990-2012

Simple stamping, cuts and punches and this card goes together in a snap.

To make one, you will need:
STAMP SETS:  Bright Blossoms, Friendly Phrases
PAPER: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede Whisper White card stock; Polka Dot Parade designer series paper
INKS:  Crumb Cake, Soft Suede
PUNCHES:  1-3/4" Circle, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle, Punch Pack
ETC:  Rhinestones, Real Red 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

And it's ready for your personal message inside.

More from Club in my next post.  Until then,

Hapy Stampin'!
Trish

OH DEER!

Hi Stampers!
Are you ready for another quick and easy card?  Again Cheaper than Therapy had a blast putting this one together in record time.

Here's how to do it:
Send the Cherry Cobbler mat through the Big Shot using the Argyle Textured Impressions embossing folder.
Using mini glue dots, secure the Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon across the middle of the mat.
Attach the mat to the Whisper White card base using Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue.
Stamp sentiment from Greeting of the Season in Cherry Cobbler on Snow Festival Designer Printed Tag.
Adhere tag to card using Tombo glue.
Ink one small Pearl with Red Sharpie Pen and attach on the reindeer's nose.
 Done!

Those Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags are featured on p.12 of the Holiday catalog.  There are 25 double-sided tags, 5 ea. of 5 designs per pack.  Fun to use as is or to embellish and a great buy at only $3.95.

A final note:  as you probably have noticed, I am having issues with either my camera or the photo editing program on my computer.  I so very much appreciate your patience as i try to get the kinks worked out.

If I can be of any help to you in your paper crafting, please be sure to EMAIL ME HERE

Happy Stampin'!
Trish

ALL PRESENT!

Hi Stampers,
Today's share is the final card from November's Cheaper than Therapy club meeting.  Like the others this week, it's another quick and easy card.  While the example below uses the retired designer series paper Well Worn, it can easily be changed up using scraps in colors that work well together. 

Images © Stampin' Up! 1990-2012

Tips to make it easy:
1.  Stamp the greeting in Early Espreeso ink on the Very Vanilla card front.
2.  Using SNAIL, adhere card front, Not Quite Navy mat and River Rock card base together.
3.  To make the ribbon lie down smoothly, tuck one end under the center of the largest piece of DSP and secure with a mini glue dot; then adhere the 3 pieces of DSP to the Whisper White largest to smallest as shown.  Secure free end of ribbon to top piece of DSP with a mini glue dot.  Use another glue dot to attach bow.
4.  Attach button with glue dot with a mini glue dot.

Wouldn't this be a great card design for a Christmas card, or for a baby shower, or a wedding or.....?

Until the next time,
Happy Stampin'!
Trish

ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA

The Online Extravaganza promotion is our biggest online sale of the year! We want to make it easier for you to get sales during a time when lots of people are doing their holiday shopping, but not necessarily holding Stampin' Up! parties. So during these 10 days only, you  can get incredible discounts-up to 50 percent-on some of your favorite products!

 In addition, there will be three products 20 percent off for 24-hours only on both the first and last days of Online Extravaganza-our very own doorbusters! Woot!

Starting Monday, visit my online store to see all the fabulous deals --  just click  HERE , then click on SHOP NOW

Happy Stampin'!
Trish

TAGS

Hi Stampers!

Today we will take a look at some delightful tags for your upcoming gift giving. 

Images ©Stampin' Up! 1990-2012

Our designs feature the stamps from Joyous Celebrations (Holiday catalog) and Chock Full of Cheer.
CS::  Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
DSP: Be of Good Cheer
PUNCHES:  Lg. Oval, XL Oval, Scallop Oval, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle, 1-3/8" Circle
EXTRA TOUCHES:  Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, small Pearl Jewel

Did you catch that the reindeer's nose is red?  Our pearls can easily be color coordinated to any project with just a touch of a Sharpie pen ink.  (The technique works with our Rhinestones, too!)

 Happy Stampin'!
Trish

SNOWFLAKES ILLUMINATED

Hi Stampers!

I love the effect created using the Triple Time Stamping technique.  Today's post is a beautiful example.

Images © Stampin' Up! 1990-2013

With just a minimal amount of supplies you can create this card:
Sahara Sand, Midnight Muse card stock
Snow Swirled stamp set
Illuminate, Versamark ink pads
Silver embossing powder
Heat tool
adhesive

The Illuminate ink is a new product (available in our Holiday catalog, p. 23 through Jan 2).  It is a special watermark ink which makes each snowflake shimmer.  Lovely!

Happy Stampin'!
Trish

NEW on the STAMPIN' SCENE

Hi Stampers!
Have you heard about Stampin' Up's new paper trimmer and have wondered just what is so special about it?

Check out the features here : STAMPIN' TRIMMER

Want to check it out personally?  Give me a call or email me so we can arrange a "play date".

Until the next time, keep on stampin'!
Trish

FRENCH FOLIAGE WREATH card

Hi Stampers!

I told you my downline Ashley is most clever.  Here's another card we offered at Christmas Cards & More last week, repurposing one of the leaves from the French Foliage stamp set to create this beautiful Gumball Green wreath.  See those Cherry Cobbler berries?  Those were made using the "slash" stamp from the same set, sparkled up with little dabs of Dazzling Details.  Add the sentiment from the Christmas Lodge set and a Cherry Cobbler seam binding bow for the perfect finishing touches.

Images ©Stampin' Up 1990-2012

Happy Stampin'!

Trish

ARTISTIC ORNAMENT card

Hi Stampers!
My apologies if my blog comes to you twice today: while editing I hit the wrong button. OOPS!

I hope your weekend was every bit of wonderful!  Here in eastern Nebraska we basked in temps in the low 80's on Saturday and shivered our way to church Sunday morning and all day for that matter in the low 30's.
Such extreme temperature variations are not all that unusual here and residents here are expert in the art of layering up to deal with them.

On to crafting and stamping :  my downline Ashley Weaver does not own very many stamp sets dedicated to Christmas, so she comes up with very clever "repurposing"of other stamp sets to meet her need, like in the card below.  This is one of the many projects the ladies did at last week's Christmas Cards & More event, and they loved it!

Image ©Stampin' Up! 1990-2012

It features Artistic Etchings; notice how the crown is embossed in silver and turned upside down to create the ornament cap?  Very clever indeed.  Other added touches included the Elegant Eggplant mat run through the Big Shot with the Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder; Rhinestones for bling; and sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Happy Stampin'
Trish

 Hi Stampers!
Wow! What a great time my downline Ashley and I had with our guests at "Christmas Cards & More" on Saturday.  Everyone said they had a wonderful time, were impressed with the variety of our projects as well as the great value and low cost, and savored some excellent Taco Soup (Ashley's recipe) and other yummy food.  And they left looking forward to "the next time".

We were so busy that day that I didn't get many pictures taken, but here's one of the lovely Robin modeling her use for the paper ornaments our guests learned to make.  I love how my ladies always find ways to add their own personal touch!

Here's a closer view of that Designer Series Paper ornament and the candle stamping project  using the Snowflake Soiree set:

Have you ever wondered where Stampin' Up! demonstrators get their ideas for cards and other projects?  One of our resources is Stampin' Success, a magazine for demonstrators only.  If you would like a peek at a few of the pages from our most current issue, just open this link  a taste of Stampin' Success

Over the next several posts, I will share some of the other projects from Saturday's get together.
Until the next time,

Happy Stampin'!
Trish

ALTERED LUNCH BAG

Hi Stampers,
I hope you had a super weekend.
Today's share is a great little project easily changed up for just about any event or celebration.




Who doesn't love getting something free?  How about an entire color collection of Stampin' Up! ink pads?
To find out how, visit my website by clicking  HERE

Wishing you a color-filled day,
Trish

FLOATING WATERCOLOR BUTTERFLIES

Hi Stampers!
Glad you stopped by.

Today's card uses the same technique as yesterday's -- Floating Watercolor.  I love how the Shimmery White card stock makes the jewel tones of the butterflies glisten as though they were fluttering about on a summer's day.

Images © Stampin Up! 1998-2012

Other materials needed for this card include:
Midnight Muse card stock, Stitched Ribbon,  and classic ink pad
Whisper White card stock
Comfort Cafe designer series paper
Papillion Potpourri, Friendly Phrases stamp sets
Decorative Label, Beautiful Butterfly punches
Summer Starfruit, Pool Party, Midnight Muse ink refills
Clear Embossing Powder and Heat Tool

I would love to see your creations using this delightful technique.

Until the next time,
Happy Stamping!

Trish

PINK POSIES

Hi Stampers,
Thanks for stopping by.

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, today's post will be the last of my series of pink cards.  It features a technique I really enjoy -- Floating Watercolor. I just love how the colors blend and each flower becomes a unique work of art.

Images ©Stampin' Up

To make this card, you will need:

Fabulous Florets stamp set                                                  Always Artichoke ink pad

Basic Black Craft pad                                                         Rose Red, Pretty in Pink ink refills

Naturals Ivory, Rose Red card stock                                   Always Artichoke seam binding

Black embossing powder                                                    Heat tool

1 Pearl                                                                                Snail, 1 dimensional adhesives

small plastic container                                                          Aqua Painter 

Paper Snips

If you would like to learn more about the Floating Watercolor technique, please contact me at teachertrish@gmail.com

BTW I am sure you noticed the splotch of ink in the upper right area of the card.  It was not part of the original design.  Has this ever happened to you?  Rather than throw out the card, we can make our "mistakes" work for us.  I will just mix up some more Rose Red ink with a little water and add more randomly place drops around the outer area of  the card.  Problem solved!

Have a beautiful day.  And keep stamping!

Trish

Sell-A-Stamp Spooktacular

Hi Stampers!

Monday, October 29 is the one-day Sell-A-Stamp Spooktacular! 
Stampin' Up! has challenged us to sell the most stamps ever in a single day.  Today is the day.
And to sweeten the deal, two great deals are being offered.

FIRST:  today (Monday) only, with the exception of hostess, bundled, and  MDS stamps, all stamps will be discounted 15%!  That includes single stamps! 

                                                              and....                                                                                            
SECOND:  more single stamps have been added to our already great "collection" of singles being offered through Jan 2.  

To see all stamps sets, click  HERE 

Be sure to check for other promotions and great crafting ideas HERE

Now is definitely the time to do some shopping, then get your order in on Monday, Oct 29 to take advantage of the 15%.  As a small thank you, every one who makes an order on Monday will receive from me a personally crafted card ready for your use.

Thank you for helping us reach our goal and for being my customer!

Happy Stampin'!

TRISH

MERRY MOOSE punch art

Hi Stampers --Welcome back!

Today's share is a bit of holiday whimsy. This card is all about the punches.  What fun!

To create it, you will need:
STAMPS:  Got Treats
CS:  Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
INK:  Basic Black stampin' write marker
PUNCHES:  Owl builder, Scallop Circle, 1-1/4" Circle, Word Window, Modern Label
TEXTURE:  Big Shot set up and Petals APlenty embossing folder
GLITZ:  Rhinestone Jewels, red Sharpie marker
ADHESIVE:  SNAIL

Wouldn't this be a fun card to use to invite others to your holiday party?

For more crafting ideas be sure to check  my website . 

Don't forget that your comments are appreciated and welcome.

Looking forward to the next time,
TRISH

Free MDS and 1/2 PRICE sale

Hi Stampers!
Welcome back.

Today's share is a bit of news about a free download you can get from Stampin' Up to help you preserve your memories digitally.

November 1st is "Digital Scrapbooking Day." It was designed to remind people to set time aside to document their personal history digitally. To celebrate, Stampin’ Up! will be giving away 3 free My Digital Studio downloads to anyone who wants them!  Who doesn't love free!

In addition, for this limited time only many digital products will be offered at 1/2 price!

To get your free and 1/2 price digital products, be sure to visit my website between Oct 29 - Nov 5.
www.trishhernandez.stampinup.net  and click on the SHOP NOW button.

Preserving the memories,
Trish

BRIGHT BLOSSOMS

Hello Stampers!
Welcome back.

It's still October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
So-o-o-o,  today's card is sweet, pink and ever so fast and easy!

To make it you will need:
CS:  Regal Rose, Whisper White
STAMPS:  Bright Blossoms
INKS:   Marina Mist, Certainly Celery
OTHER:  Lattice Bigz die, Big Shot, cutting mats;
Subtles Designer Buttons; Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive

And for just a touch of glitter, Dazzling Details across the band of the vase.

I love it when a card comes together quickly.

Stampin'ly yours,
Trish

CLEARANCE RACK NEWS!

Hi Stampers!
Thanks for stopping by.

Earlier today Stampin' Up! announced that 70 new items have been added to the Clearance Rack, including MDS (My Digital Studio) products.

Clearance Rack items offer a super opportunity to get some terrific products into your craft room at greatly
reduced prices!  To see what's new just click here:  TRISH'S ON-LINE STORE

As a special thank you, each person who orders from my on-line store will receive a card handcrafted by me ready for your personal use.

 

  Remember these are Clearance Rack items -- once they sell out they will no longer be available.  So don't delay!

Happy Shoppin!  Happy Stampin'!
Trish

Hi Stampers,
Thanks for stopping by.

Have been feeling under the weather lately, but a good day of stamping always helps.

Here's today's share:

On the simple side, but I like how quickly it went together using Orchard Harvest designer series paper; En Francais and Loving Thoughts stamp sets; 1" Square, Postage Stamp and Elegant Butterfly punches; 3 Pearls, and a dimensional; and Crumb Cake, Whisper White and Early Espresso card stock.  I think next time I will sponge the squares in Crumb Cake ink -- or --WAIT, new thought! -- use First Edition specialty designer series paper.  Yes!  back to the crafting table.

Have a great day, and may all your thoughts be loving ones.
Trish

SERENE SILHOUETTES

Hi Stampers,
Thanks for stopping by.

I love the simplicity of today's card and the quietness and peace it conveys.

Images ©Stampin' Up!

To make this card you will need:
stamp sets:  Serene Silhouettes, Loving Thoughts
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
ink pads:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
ribbon:  Crumb Cake 3/8" Taffeta

The background rectangles of color were created by using a "B" clear block as a stamp, inked lightly with Crumb Cake.

Wishing you a serene day.
Trish

PINK for TODAY

Hi Stampers,
Thanks for stopping by.

It's time for another "pink is for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" card.

 I had so much fun making this card and hope you will give it a try.  To make it, you will need:

card stock                                                                       ink pads
Pretty in Pink (card base and doily)                                  Pretty in Pink
Whisper White (mat and sentiment)                                  Wisteria Wonder
Wisteria Wonder (mat)                                                     Lucky Limeade
                                                                                        Basic Black

tools                                                                                stamp set
XL Oval Punch                                                                Lovely & Lacy
Lg Doily Sizzlit die
Big Shot                                                                           ribbon
brayer                                                                              5/8" White Organza

Special Hints:
1.  After die cutting the doily, use your paper snips to trim off the outer ring for just the perfect size for this card.
2.  Customize your ribbon by inking up your brayer and wheeling over your ribbon,  The more ink applied the deeper the shading.  Here I used Pretty in Pink.

I love making note cards like this. Just add your own personal message inside and pop it into the mail for so many different kinds of occasions -- or no occasion at all. (smile)

I also love hearing your feedback.  If you are viewing this in your email, you will come to my blog.  To do that, just click on today's title at the top of this post.  Then scroll down to the comments box below my blog post for today.  Hope to hear from you soon and often.

Until the next time, Keep on Stampin'!
Trish

Hi Stampers,

Email and social networking sites are wonderful in many ways; they provide quick and direct contact with people, usually inexpensively.  I love the fact that I can share my cards etc and never have to leave my craft room.  However, they do come with a price.

Recently USPS announced the need to reduce the number of hours of operation for many of their post offices (particularly in rural areas).  This is in large part due to the reduce volume of stamped mail being sent through the system.  Reduced hours means reduced income and benefits - pretty tough in an economy that is still struggling. 

While an email/FB greeting is nice and shows someone was thinking of you, there is nothing that beats a personal note or card received the old-fashioned way.  And something handmade makes it that much more special. It doesn't even have to be a holiday or birthday to let someone know you care.  And at only $.45 a card, our postal rates remain the absolute cheapest in the world!


Here's my share for today:

This fun card was created by my friend and downline Ashley. It's quick and easy, and totally stylish!


To make one like it, you will need:
stamp set:  Artistic Etchings, Loving Thoughts
card stock:  Whisper White, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit
ink:  Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit.

The 1-1/4"" white squares are matted on colored 1-1/2" squares.

See QUICK and EASY!

So now, let's get stamping and crafting and getting something into the mail  today.  It certainly brighten some one's life, and may even save a job or two.

Until the next time, keep on stampin'
Trish