MASKED CHRISTMAS

Hi Stampers!
Masking is a technique that I really enjoy.  It is easy to do and can make for stunning effects. 

To create this card, you will need:
card stock:  Pacific Point, 4-1/4" x 11", scored at 5-1/2"
                   Whisper White, 4" x 5-1/4", cut 3
stamp set:   Come to Bethlehem
inks:            Pacific Point, Marina Mist, Stazon Black
tools:           Apothecary framelits, Big Shot, stampin' sponges
extras:         Rhinestone Jewel, Snail adhesive

To create the front mat:
1.  Cut the mask out of 1 piece of Whisper White using the framelit and the Big Shot.
     You will need the piece with the "window" hole for step 2.
2.  Stack the mask onto a second piece of Whisper White, making sure that all the edges line up.
3.  Sponge inside the "window" using Marina Mist, followed by Pacific Point.
4.  Keeping mask in place, stamp image using Stazon Black.
5.  Remove mask.
6.  Stamp sentiment.

Finish the card:
1.  Stamp inside sentiment on last piece of Whisper White CS.
2.  Assemble card using Snail adhesive
3.  Add a Rhinestone Jewel to the star for a bit of sparkle.


Here's the same card, but using the Lovely As A Tree stamp set:

Whatever your day brings, take time to have some fun.

Thanks for stopping by.

Trish

CHRISTMAS CARD swap

Hi Stampers!
Recently some of the gals from my card club, Cheaper than Therapy, got together for a card swap, pot luck dinner and evening of playing of Mexican Train.  I am always tickled to see the cards that they have created, and this time was no exception.

Today I'd like to share those cards with you:

from Teresa (she mixed Very Vanilla and Whisper White and made it work beautifully!)

from Linda (the tree shimmers in silver, elegant and serene!))

from Pat (simply festive and fun!)

 

 

 

from Karen (so many warm and cheery elements, super cute!)

NEWS FLASH!!!
Lots and lots of new items have been added to the Clearance Rack at Stampin' Up! including (for the first time) stamps.  Be sure to hop on over to  MY WEBSITE and get in on some great products and save some $$$ to boot.  Get them before they are all gone!

Thanks for stopping by.

May all your days be colorful ones,
Trish

JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT

 Hi Stampers,
No card today, but here's a little something for your viewing pleasure:


12 Days of Christmas stampin' up style



Just for the fun of it,
Trish

JOY TO YOU

Hi Stampers!

In addition to making cards, I enjoy making gifts and decor.  Banners are very much in this year, and here is one celebrating the joy of the season.

My crafting buddy, the Big Shot, made this project a snap.

You will also need:
Be of Good Cheer designer series paper,
Very Vanilla, Gumball Green, and Champagne Glimmer card stock
Broadsheet Alphabet stamp set
Cherry Cobbler ink pad
Perfect Pennants Bigz L die
2-3/8" Scallop Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, and 1-3/4" Circle, 1/16" Circle punches
Cherry Cobbler or Whisper White Baker's Twine
Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
(a needle is also helpful to string the pieces together)

My little banner looks super cute on the dry-erase board in my craft room, held in place with magnets dressed up with 2 large designer buttons.

I hope this inspires you to make one of your own.  I would love to see it.

Until the next time,  keep stampin'!
Trish

SNOW FESTIVAL TAG CARD

Hi Stampers!
A while back I shared a card featuring  Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags.  Here's another that goes together oh-so-quickly.

Images ©Stampin' Up!; Stamp with Trish

Texture is added by running the Whisper White card stock mat through the Big Shot using our elegant Lacy Brocade embossing folder (#127819).  Four Basic Pearls (#119247) are just the right finishing touch.

Happy creating!
Trish