Thursday, August 30, 2012

WEDDING WISHES

Hi Stampers,
Recently a friend told me she needed cards for 3 upcoming weddings. We spent yesterday morning visiting and crafting.  Her end cards are like the one below. Inside we added a designer strip to hold a gift card added another piece of vanilla card stock for her stamped and personalized message to each couple.

Stamp with Trish, www.teachertrish@gmail.com


For this card we used:  Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, Basic Gray, and Very Vanilla card stock; Night of Navy classic ink pad; Petite Pairs stamp set; Perfect Polka Dots textured impressions folder; Big Shot; stampin' dimensionals; Paper Piercer and mat; 1/2", Ribbon, Scallop Oval and Large Oval punches and the Mini Punch pack.  Put them all together and VOILA! a beautiful card, easily reproduced.  Changing out the colors to match those of the wedding adds a most personalized touch.

What do you think?

Craftingly yours,
Trish


Monday, August 27, 2012

PERFECTLY PRESERVED

Hi Stampers!
Hope your weekend was a lovely one.  We were visited with rain both Friday and Saturday, which was a welcome relief in the midst of the drought, but yesterday the sun and the heat returned and the AC went back on.  Someday, autumn will come.

In the meantime, I can dream of canning and make cards like this one my club did recently featuring our Perfectly Preserved stamp set from the Holiday Catalog.

The jar, cap, pear and leaf were all die cut using our new Cannery framelits and the Big Shot.

The paper strips are from our Orchard Harvest designer series paper pack.  Stampin' Up!'s coordinated inks, papers, stamps and dies makes designing cards and crafts fun and easy.  Here I used More Mustard, Lucky Limeade, Raspberry Ripple, Early Espresso, and Whisper White.

A little bow of  white Baker's Twine and your card is good to go.  Love it!


Be sure to visit my website for more great crafting ideas.

Until the next time,  happy stamping!
Trish



Wednesday, August 22, 2012

more MOVING FORWARD

In my last post, I mentioned how crazy I am about this great little set, Moving Forward.  In all, I have created 10 different cards, which is like a record for me! If your email does not automatically display the pictures, be sure to click on the blue title at the top of the post.  Wouldn't  want you to miss out on any of the good stuff!

Notice the similarity in the layouts? Little changes make for totally different looks.


 Stamp with Trish ©Stampin' Up!    
Bright colors (Tangerine Tango, Tempting Turquoise card stock and markers, and Summer Smooches designer series paper) make this card a delight for young and old alike.  Look carefully. Did you spot the Mini Silver brad that gives the card just a little touch of shine and texture?


Stamp with Trish ©Stampin' Up!





Who wouldn't feel better after receiving this cute card?  Just basic card stock ( Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Whisper White) and Stampin' Write markers (Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green) convey your get well wishes.
Add great texture and interest to the band using the Adorning Accents Folder and the Big Shot, along with the Scallop Edge Border punch.  A Mini Silver brad at the top of the mast and that sweet little Primrose Petals heart (Owl Builder punch) and your card is done.

I am just crazy about stamp sets with built-in versatility!
Maybe one of these two cards will show up in my next $10 class.  There is still time to sign up for the Aug 31 session.  Email me for details

Thanks for checking in and until the next time....... Keep on stampin'!
Trish

Monday, August 20, 2012

MOVING FORWARD

Moving Forward wood mount set:  $19.95, clear mount stamps $14.95 (mounts sold separately)




Have you taken a look at the Moving Forward stamp set featured in the 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! catalog, p. 209?  So cute! and great for both adult and kiddie cards!  I have been playing with this set and having a great time. This exclusive set is available only this year and was designed with a purpose -- to raise money in support of the Ronald McDonald House Charities. This year Stampin' Up! will donate $3 to RMHC for each Moving Forward set sold.  Together we can make a difference.
My next $10 class will offer 3 cards featuring images from this set. All materials, tools and supplies will be provided.  Want to know how to take the class for FREE?  Read on....

  • class dates:  Friday Aug 24  OR Friday Aug 31,  7-9:30 pm
  • class time:  7-9:30 pm
  • class size: limited to 5
  • RSVP to teachertrish@gmail.com  no later than Wednesday before class to ensure your spot
  • cost $10 or FREE with your order of $25 (not including tax & shipping) the night of class
If you take the class and order the set, you will have some great samples on hand when your set arrives! AND you will be help to make a difference in the lives of others while having some fun as well.

Enough with talking.  Let's see some samples of what you might be working on in the class:




So check you calendars, call your friends, and get back to me soon about which session you would like to attend.  If neither of those dates works, let put out heads together and find one that does.

Looking forward to seeing you soon,

Trish


Wednesday, August 15, 2012

MDS2

 Hey Stampers!
Express yourself and impress your friends when you create projects using My Digital Studio™—Stampin' Up!'s® digital designing product line. Design and print cards, photobooks, calendars, and more.

Take a peek here 
MDS2 

Digitally yours,
Trish

Monday, August 13, 2012

CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS


 Today I wanted to share with you some glimpses of Stampin' Up! convention 2012 in Salt Lake City, Utah (my very first, and hopefully not the last - I am already starting to save up for next year!)  I was so busy experiencing everything, I didn't always think to take pictures.  Hope these below convey at least a little of the amazing time I had.  Until the next time, happy stamping!


Salt Palace convention center
Comfy ride to Riverton for tour of headquarters



main stage

Lunch is always great when shared with a friend

never a dull moment w/ Eloise

a gathering of 4000 inking sisters

orders filled at Riverton warehouse

a chat with CEO, Shelli Gardner



 


w/ SU! instructor Carrie Cudney
Kira, Patty, Trish Mary Lou, Eloise, Karen

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Discontinued Stampin' Up! Fabrics Just $.99!

Discontinued Stampin' Up! Fabrics Just $.99!

Exciting Offer on Designer Fabric

August 8, 2012 While Stampin’ Up! does not typically allow Clearance Rack products to be sold on a workshop order, for a limited time and only while supplies last, the following discontinued Designer Fabrics from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog (see p. 196 or below)  will be available at the low, low price of just 99 cents on all order types—demonstrator, customer, workshop, and online!
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Item Description Price
121716 Deck the Halls Designer Fabric $0.99
121715 Candy Cane Christmas Designer Fabric $0.99
121817 Springtime Vintage Designer Fabric $0.99
121818 Sweet Stitches Designer Fabric $0.99

Monday, August 6, 2012

SANDED ROSES tutorial

Hi Stampers!
Today's card features a technique that is oh-so-easy but has a great WOW! factor -- sanded DSP.  
©Stampin' Up! 1990-2012


To make it you will need:
     
     Itty Bitty Banners stamp set
     Soft Suede and Regal Rose card stock
     Brights Designer Series Paper pack
     Regal Rose classic ink pad
     Manhattan Flower embossing folder
     Bitty Banners Framelits
     Big Shot & platform, standard cutting pads
     Sanding block
     Glue Stick, or other adhesiv
     Paper snips

 Here's what you do:
1.  Cut Soft Suede card stock 5.5" x 8.5".  Score long edge at 4.25" (card base)
2.  On a scrap of Regal rose card stock, stamp the Itty Bitty Banners greeting.
3.  Using the Big Shot, emboss the Manhattan Flower image onto a 4.25" x 5.5" piece of Regal Rose designer series paper; then cut out the stamped greeting using the Bitty Banners Framelits -- they were made for each other!
4.  Adhere flower image to card front.  Expose white core of DSP by lightly sanding the raised image. 
5. Using the snips, trim away the extra card stock on the card front along the upper edge of the roses.
6.  Adhere greeting to upper right corner of the now exposed inner card.

Voila! In just a few minutes, a thing of beauty.
Play with different color combinations to make your own beautiful card bouquet.

Thanks for stopping by.  I love to read your comments, so feel free to drop me a line.

Until the next time,  HAPPY STAMPING!
Trish






Thursday, August 2, 2012

QUICK & EASY

Hey there, Stampers!

Quick & Easy can mean lovely, as today's card demonstrates.  I spotted it at Convention and just had to share.  A little bit of stamping, punching and adhering, and  your beautiful card is ready to pop into the mail.
Simply changing out colors and sentiments and this becomes a multi-pupose card design.  Love it!


needed for this card:
Button Buddies, Teeny Tiny Wishes, and Creative Elements stamp sets
Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White card stock
Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive classic ink pads
Word Window, Modern Label, Scallop Edge Border punches, Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack
SNAIL adhesive, stampin' dimensionals, Basic Pearls

Until the next time,  Keep On Stampin'!