EXTREME ...BOYS!

Hi Stampers!
 Thanks for visiting my blog today.

 For me, creating cards for boys and men is always a challenge.  

To celebrate the recent Scouting and academic achievements of 3 of our grandsons, I quickly put together  these single layer cards featuring retired ala carte stamps, Extreme Bike, Extreme    Skateboard, Extreme Guitar.

 

  Black embossed central images and brayering in a variety of ways made each card unique.  I hope the boys will really go for them.  What do you think?

Happy stamping!

                            Trish

It's here! The Stampin' Up! Retiring Accessories Lists (yes, there are more than one!!!) are now available.  Be sure to  check out the amazing savings on many of the retiring products!!! Retiring accessories are only available while supplies last. Be sure to order your favorites before they are gone.  FYI some products are being reconfigured and we will see them in the Idea Book & Catalog, newer and better!

Be sure to check out what is going, going, soon-to-be-gone and snatch up some great bargains at
www.trishhernandez.stampinup.net

Click on SHOP NOW, then choose Retiring Product in the list on the left.

Happy Stamper Shopping!
Trish

DARE TO DREAM

Hi Stampers,

Sometimes we just need a quick and easy card and this one is the epitome of both.  Our Big Shot makes it easy to cut out the bird elements (Elegant Bird Die) and add texture to the  mat using any one of our fabulous embossing folders or texturz plates. By changing up the card stock and designer series paper, you can create a great card suitable for just about any occasion in just a matter of minutes.

Other materials and supplies used here:  Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant card stock; Cheerful Treat designer series paper; Loving Thoughts stamp set; Wild Wasabi classic ink pad; Small Heart punch; Rhinestone Jewel; Snail adhesive, stampin' dimensionals

Thanks for visiting my blog.  For other great ideas, visit my website at www.trishhernandez.stampinup.net

Until the next time, happy stamping!
Trish

SUMMER FRAMED FLOWERS.

Get a jump on your summer stamping and crafting with products from Stampin' Up! Bright Blossoms (what a cute set!), Summer Smooches designer series paper and Daffodil Delight will be welcome additions to the 2012-2013 Idea Book & Catalog that goes live on June 1st.  But you can get them into your hands and craft room now during our April sneak peek promotion.  
Find all the details at www.trishhernandez.stampinup.net

STAMPS:  Bright Blossoms, Tiny Tags

INKS :  Whisper White Craft ink pad; Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo stampin’ write markers

PAPERS:  Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White CS; Summer Smooches DSP

OTHER:  Daffodil Delight seam binding, Linen Thread; Scallop Edge, Jewelry Tag punches; Rhinestone Jewels; Mat Pack, Paper Piercer; Designer Frame embossing folder, Big Shot; stampin’ dimensionals

TECHNIQUE:  coloring rhinestones  (contact me to learn how)

A CHEERY CHERRY CARD

Kindness is always in season, but you know that summer is in the air when cherries appear in the marketplace.  This card smells as good as it looks -- Stampin' Up'!'s Cherry Scented Embossing Powder was applied to the fruit. YUM!  This flavor, as well as Vanilla and Melon, is featured in our Occasions Mini Catalog and available for purchase through the end of April.   Find these products and more at  www.trishhernandez@stampinup.net

Other products used to make this card:

STAMPS:  Kindness Matters, Button Buddies, Herb Expressions

INKS:  Old Olive, Crumb Cake classic ink pads; Old Olive,Real Red Soft Suede stampin’ write markers

PAPERS:  Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz CS

OTHER:  Cherry Scented stampin’emboss  powder; heat tool; Versamarker; stampin’ sponge; Stripes embossing folder; Big Shot; stampin’ dimensionals

TECHNIQUE:  heat embossing