Sunday

Hi Stampers!
Sunday is always a special day for my husband Lou and me as we meet with others to worship the Lord.  Today was extra special.

Last month, during and ENT appointment following up after an episode of vertigo, the doctor discovered that something was not right with Lou's thyroid.  Xrays and needle biopsies only served to confirm that something was wrong but not what exactly.   Last Monday, Lou underwent surgery; the entire thyroid was removed; Tuesday the doctor will share with us the report from Pathology.

Are we worried?  Absolutely not.  Though Lou has already survived cancer once before, from the onset, we have given this whole thing over to the Lord, resting in the knowledge of His love for us through His Son Jesus.  We know that whatever He brings into our lives, He is with us and will equip us to deal with it.  God is good -- ALL the time.

Recovery from throat surgery can take a long time.  His throat is still sore, as is the incision ( it looks like he has a second smile!), and he tires easily; but Lou was there by my side this morning, singing the praises of our Lord.

To God be the glory!

With a grateful heart,
Trish

Flutter by Butterfly

Hi Stampers!

I love to watch butterflies as they flutter about my wildflower garden.  They always bring a smile to my face and they dance on the wind and kiss each blossom.  Below is one of the cards my Cheaper Than Therapy club ladies will be making this evening. I really like its clean and simple design (CAS).  It's a CASE of one I saw a while back on Facebook but have lost track of the originator's name.  If I locate the name, I will repost at a later date so she gets the credit she deserves.

Though it may be hard to see in this picture, each butterfly was cut and embossed using Stampin' Up!'s esclusive Beautiful Wings embosslit, adding great dimension and texture.  The bottom edge was hand-torn to create the imagery of a horizon.  Rhinestone Jewels add just the right touch of sparkle. Inside a panel of Pool Party, with a butterfly stamped in Versamark, provides a lovely writing area for adding a personal message.

Stamp set:  Flight of the Butterfly

Ink:  Basic Black, Versamark

Card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Pool Party

Tools etc:  Beautiful Wings embosslit;  Rhinestone Jewels; Big Shot, standard cutting pads, platform; Stampin'    

                 Dimensionals (under largest butterfly)

Technique:  dry embossing, edge tearing

May your day be filled with goodness and light,

Thanks for stopping by,

Trish

August promotions

"Card That Move" class

Hi Stampers!

Hope you are keeping cool in this heat wave that has so much of the nation in its grip. The coolest place in my house during the day is the basement - where my craft room is set up.  Lucky me!

Just wanted to give you a sneak peek at the 3 cards you can make if you join my " Cards That Move" class, next Friday evening, July 29, from 7:00-9:30 here at the house.

The cost is a mere $10 and you will receive all materials and supplies*, templates and instruction in how to make never-ending, tri-shutter and penny spinner cards, 3 envelopes, plus a ticket for a future drawing for a Stampin' Up! product.  *To make the class move along within the time frame and to keep down the price, class members are asked to bring their Fiskars style cutting board, bone folder, Snail/other mono adhesive, and scissors (paper snips).  But do not let a lack of any of these keep you from joining us.

Seating is limited so be sure to email me back at Trish@stampwithtrish.com
Registration deadline is Monday, July 25.

Hope to see you soon.

Never - Ending Thanks

Recently I have been making Never-ending Cards - lots of fun, a whole lot easier than it looks, and a great way to use up Designer Series Paper scraps from other projects. The card features 4 pages, each opening up to the next until it returns you to the first page. 

My Never-Ending Thanks card uses both current, clearance,  and retired Stampin' Up! products.

Here's page 1.  

 stamps:  Thank You Kindly (ret.)
               Trendy Trees (I love this 2-step stamp set!)


This page opens from the middle 
to reveal........

a cute little owl and more on p.2
 stamps: Forest Friends (ret.)
               God's Blessings
 

Lift from the middle to find....

p.  3 and a sweet little tree

 stamps: Forest Friends (ret.)
              Picture This (ret.)


Swing back the sides
to get to . . .

p. 4, with plenty of room for a personal handwritten message.  


Flip up from the middle lands you back on p. 1.

stamp: Herb Expressions










Used throughout the card:
CS:  Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
DSP: Autumn Traditions (clearance rack)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Riding Hood Red, Always Artichoke

Hope you enjoyed seeing my never-ending card.  It might seem a little fall-ish; but to me, giving thanks is always in season.

With thanks to you for visiting my blog,
Trish