BRIGHT BLOSSOMS

Hello Stampers!
Welcome back.

It's still October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
So-o-o-o,  today's card is sweet, pink and ever so fast and easy!

To make it you will need:
CS:  Regal Rose, Whisper White
STAMPS:  Bright Blossoms
INKS:   Marina Mist, Certainly Celery
OTHER:  Lattice Bigz die, Big Shot, cutting mats;
Subtles Designer Buttons; Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive

And for just a touch of glitter, Dazzling Details across the band of the vase.

I love it when a card comes together quickly.

Stampin'ly yours,
Trish

PINK for TODAY

Hi Stampers,
Thanks for stopping by.

It's time for another "pink is for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" card.

 I had so much fun making this card and hope you will give it a try.  To make it, you will need:

card stock                                                                       ink pads
Pretty in Pink (card base and doily)                                  Pretty in Pink
Whisper White (mat and sentiment)                                  Wisteria Wonder
Wisteria Wonder (mat)                                                     Lucky Limeade
                                                                                        Basic Black

tools                                                                                stamp set
XL Oval Punch                                                                Lovely & Lacy
Lg Doily Sizzlit die
Big Shot                                                                           ribbon
brayer                                                                              5/8" White Organza

Special Hints:
1.  After die cutting the doily, use your paper snips to trim off the outer ring for just the perfect size for this card.
2.  Customize your ribbon by inking up your brayer and wheeling over your ribbon,  The more ink applied the deeper the shading.  Here I used Pretty in Pink.

I love making note cards like this. Just add your own personal message inside and pop it into the mail for so many different kinds of occasions -- or no occasion at all. (smile)

I also love hearing your feedback.  If you are viewing this in your email, you will come to my blog.  To do that, just click on today's title at the top of this post.  Then scroll down to the comments box below my blog post for today.  Hope to hear from you soon and often.

Until the next time, Keep on Stampin'!
Trish

SYMPATHY in PINK

Hi Stampers,
Welcome to my blog. Today's card design was pulled from my stash and chosen for its "pinkiness" in recognition that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Early detection saves lives, so be sure you get your annual screening done.

The card's design is suitable for many occasions.  By changing out the sentiment and colors, you can create a stash to have on hand for life's planned and unexpected times.

To make this A2 card, you will need:
card stock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Regal Rose
stamps:  Just Believe, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Thoughts and Prayers (inside)
ink:  Certainly Celery, Regal Rose Stampin' Write markers
        Basic Black, Regal Rose classic stampin' pad
ribbon:  1/4" Black Grosgrain (retired), but  3/8" Taffeta would be a lovely substitute
tools:  Perfect Polka Dots textured impressions embossing folder, Big Shot, cutting mats, platform (no tab);
        1-1/4" & 1-3/8" circle punches; paper snips
adhesive:  SNAIL, stampin' dimensionals

To add extra texture to the bottom Regal Rose mat, use the Diagonal Plate on the Simply Scored.  Score  every 1/2" one direction, then rotate CS and score again to create a diamond pattern. I like using the debossed side as a contrast to the Perfect Polka Dots on the white mat.

Until the next time, think pink and keep on stampin'!
Trish

HELLO, DOILY in PINK

Hi Stampers,

Continuing with our Pink Week, today's card is CAS (clean and simple), basic supplies and tools, easy technique, goes together quickly, yet the outcome is lovely as can be.

To make this card you will need:
* Hello Doily and Itty Bitty Banners stamp sets
* Rich Razzleberry and Pink Pirouette card stock
* Rich Razzleberry and Versamark ink pads
* Large Oval and Scallop Oval punches
* White embossing powder, Heat Tool
* stampin' sponges, Snail adhesive and stampin' dimensionals

For the card front, use the embossed resist technique.  Here's what you do:
Using Versamark ink, stamp the doily image onto the Pink Pirouette CS, sprinkle with embossing powder, heat to melt with heat tool (Stampin' Up's is the best with 2 heat settings!), then sponge on Rich Razzleberry Ink to highlight, wipe off excess ink with a tissue or paper towel. 

To finish the card:
Mount on card base.  Stamp and mount sentiment tag.  Provide a Pink Pirouette mat with a scallop edge to the inside for your personalized message.  And you are done!

Change out the colors and the sentiment and you can create a rainbow of cards for all sort of occasions in just a little bit of time.

Having a party is a great way to get together with some friends for some creative fun.  Contact me at teachertrish@gmail.com for more details.

Until the next time,  THINK PINK INK.
Trish