REFLECTIONS

 Hi Stampers,
Thanks for stopping by.

Last year I taught my clubbers the Reflections/Mirror Image technique in order to produce this lovely winter-scene card.  It reminded all of us of a typical Nebraska winter.

Recently, my hostess-of-the-month asked if we could work on this technique again.

Below is the first card we did last Friday.  This one took us a while.  The technique itself is quite simple: ink and stamp image on card stock; ink again and stamp on the imaging sheet from the Stamp-a-ma-jig; flip imaging sheet over (ink side down), align under or next to first stamped image, and press down with your hand to transfer the ink to the card stock.  It was the details that required a bit more time than we usually spend creating one card - but the results were well worth it, don't you think?

 The card base and trim were done in Always Artichoke, and don't you just love how the Top Note die cut really pulls the eye into the focal image of the trees.  We enjoyed the "art" of adding layers of color to Whisper White card stock using inks, sponges and daubers.  And the Woodgrain background stamp done tone-on-tone in Crumb Cake adds the perfect visual texture.  The inside of the card repeats a portion of the tree image, as does the envelope.  (One of these days I will remember to take pictures of those for you LOL)

 The card below is similar, but with some changes (textured background, faux stitching, die-cut tag).  Which way do you like best?

Tomorrow I will share yet another card using the same technique.

Until then,  KEEP ON STAMPIN'!
Trish

WHEW!

Hi Stampers!  Thanks for stopping by.

Has it been a week!  Without going into details, suffice it to say, there have been many unexpected occurrences that have kept me out of the craft room and away from my computer.  Prayerfully, the days to come will be calmer.

Tonight was the September gathering of Cheaper than Therapy, the hostess club that meets here in my home.
What a fun group of ladies! I always look forward to getting together with them. This year we have opted for learning and applying 1 technique per meeting; usually we do a practice and make a sample on a printed tutorial, then make two cards using the same techinique.  Sometimes we will squeeze in an extra project that introduces new product.

Here are my gals, just getting started with doing the tutorial.  Are they cute?  

Are here they are showing off this evening's work.

Mary

Karen

Pat

 

Linda

Teresa

Deb

 

 

 

 

 

 

More details about tonight's projects in upcoming posts.

If you would like more information about joining a club or about the products we used, pop me a message at

teachertrish@gmail.com

Looks like beautiful weather is in store for us for the weekend.
Hope your days are sunny and bright.

Until the next time, color your world beautiful!

Trish

TRIPLE TIIME STAMPING

Hi Stampers,

A popular layout these days is the one I am sharing today.  You may be wondering how to get those stamped butterflies to line up like that.   It may look complicated but it is really quite simple.  The name Triple Time Stamping explains it all -- stack and stamp all 3 layers at once, mat each layer and WOW!  

To make this card, you will need:

stamp sets:  Elements of Style, Nature Walk,     Papillion Potpourri

card stock:  Night of Navy, Whisper White

inks:  Night of Navy, Pool Party, So Saffron

tools:  Elegant Butterfly punch

other:  Dazzling Details (for just a touch of sparkle), Snail adhesive, Stampin' dimensionals

I love how the colors and images all work together, and hope you will give this technique a try.  

Inkingly yours,

Trish

FREE RIBBON all month long

Hi Stampers!

No card today, but wanted to share this cute video. Be sure to watch:

WILL IT EMBELLISH?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s32E7X6IGl8&feature=player_embedded


Then head over to my website   www.trishhernanez.stampinup.net  to check out the colorful details on how you can get FREE ribbon.

Happy Tuesday!

Trish

GRATEFUL HEART

Hi Stampers!
For many, Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer; soon plans will be made for fall events.
But my husband Lou and I have even more to celebrate early every September -- our anniversary.  Yesterday we marked 34 years of marriage, and I thank the Lord for bringing this dear man into my life.

And of course that calls for a special card.  Lou likes all kinds of cards, but this year I wanted to do something a little different, but still on the simple side.   Here's what I came up with:

"Stamp with Trish", images © Stampin' Up!

He loved the rugged carved heart tree look and I am so pleased!

To make this card, you will need the following:
Occasions Alphabet set; Naturals Ivory and Very Vanilla card stock; Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Early Espresso pads and Stampin' Write Markers; Woodgrain textured folder;  Hearts framelits; Big Shot; Full Heart punch; stampin' sponges and dimensionals

"Wood" you like to learn how to add colorize your dry embossed backgrounds?  Contact me to arrange a private class.

 Every day is a day to celebrate!  Thanks for stopping by.
Trish