Hi Stampers,
Thanks for stopping by.

Have been feeling under the weather lately, but a good day of stamping always helps.

Here's today's share:

On the simple side, but I like how quickly it went together using Orchard Harvest designer series paper; En Francais and Loving Thoughts stamp sets; 1" Square, Postage Stamp and Elegant Butterfly punches; 3 Pearls, and a dimensional; and Crumb Cake, Whisper White and Early Espresso card stock.  I think next time I will sponge the squares in Crumb Cake ink -- or --WAIT, new thought! -- use First Edition specialty designer series paper.  Yes!  back to the crafting table.

Have a great day, and may all your thoughts be loving ones.
Trish

SERENE SILHOUETTES

Hi Stampers,
Thanks for stopping by.

I love the simplicity of today's card and the quietness and peace it conveys.

Images ©Stampin' Up!

To make this card you will need:
stamp sets:  Serene Silhouettes, Loving Thoughts
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
ink pads:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
ribbon:  Crumb Cake 3/8" Taffeta

The background rectangles of color were created by using a "B" clear block as a stamp, inked lightly with Crumb Cake.

Wishing you a serene day.
Trish

Hi Stampers,

Email and social networking sites are wonderful in many ways; they provide quick and direct contact with people, usually inexpensively.  I love the fact that I can share my cards etc and never have to leave my craft room.  However, they do come with a price.

Recently USPS announced the need to reduce the number of hours of operation for many of their post offices (particularly in rural areas).  This is in large part due to the reduce volume of stamped mail being sent through the system.  Reduced hours means reduced income and benefits - pretty tough in an economy that is still struggling. 

While an email/FB greeting is nice and shows someone was thinking of you, there is nothing that beats a personal note or card received the old-fashioned way.  And something handmade makes it that much more special. It doesn't even have to be a holiday or birthday to let someone know you care.  And at only $.45 a card, our postal rates remain the absolute cheapest in the world!


Here's my share for today:

This fun card was created by my friend and downline Ashley. It's quick and easy, and totally stylish!


To make one like it, you will need:
stamp set:  Artistic Etchings, Loving Thoughts
card stock:  Whisper White, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit
ink:  Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit.

The 1-1/4"" white squares are matted on colored 1-1/2" squares.

See QUICK and EASY!

So now, let's get stamping and crafting and getting something into the mail  today.  It certainly brighten some one's life, and may even save a job or two.

Until the next time, keep on stampin'
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