HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

To all the moms and mom of moms who may read this, a very warm Happy Mother's Day to each of you.  I hope your day is extra special in every way.  My boys are grown and live out of town with their families of their own, but phones and the internet are amazing devices for keeping in touch with one and all.

This morning my husband surprised me with a lovely corsage;  Friday  he met with the florist, choosing very carefully the flowers he wanted included.  He snuck it into the house and hid it in the fridge -- now how in the world could I miss seeing it, especially tied up with the magenta ribbon matching the one in the corsage?  While the flowers in time will wilt, the memory will not --especially with a picture to keep it fresh in my mind. (I love cameras!)

May all your days bloom with love!
Trish

HELLO ( and soon good-bye) card

Images©Stampin' Up! 1990-2012

A happy Friday hello to all my stamping friends.  Thank you for taking a little break with me.

Tonight is Club Night for me.  I so love getting together with my friends for some conversation and time of creating cards, including the one above.  Don't you just how the colors all work together? So spring-y, just like the weather we are having here today.  And the layout adapts itself to a whole new look simply by changing out the colors, stamps and punches.

Here's what I used to make my card:

CARD STOCK Confetti White* base (that little dot peeking out from under the green strip is not a goof, it's "confetti") , plus scraps for stamped elements; 3-3/4" X 1-1/8" strips of Poppy Parade*, Blushing Bride*, Pear Pizzazz* and Peach Parfait*; and Crumb Cake

STAMP SETS:  Flight of the Butterfly*; Posy Punch*; Button, Button

INKS:  Poppy Parade*, Pear Pizzazz* classic ink pads; Versamark pad

PUNCHES:  Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer*, Butterfly*, 1" Circle, Fancy Flower

OTHER:  Circle Fire Rhinestone brads*

Did you notice all the *s in the lists.  Those are among the products that Stampin' Up! is retiring on May 30.  If your favorite is among them (or any of the ton of other products we will soon say good-bye to), be sure to visit the ,SHOP NOW store on my website. (Psst-- some accessories are being offered at discounts.  I hear the sound of money saved!). 

Until the next time,  happy stamping!

Trish

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