A Little Pick Up card

Hi Stampers!
Two months is entirely too long to go without posting.  It has been a busy time - subbing more than usual, a visit from out of town relatives, creating new projects for classes, the Stamping retreat, scrap booking, (I am so very far behind, and the usual cooking and cleaning.
If I can get the pictures loaded and edited, I have lots to share with you over the next few weeks.

Isn't this card just the cutest?  What guy wouldn't be glad to receive this truck load of well wishes.
The top note die cut piece is folded in half and held in place with brads,  which mimic the hubcaps on the truck. The photo doesn't show it well, but the truck panel is layered on with stampin' dimensionals to give it a little boost.

Slip open the top note panel to reveal the clever message:
  "thought you could use a little pick up"  (love it!)

There's also a built-in pocket*, perfect for a gift card, or a special little note.  Clever, no?

To create this card you will need the following Stampin' Up! supplies:
CARD STOCK:  Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Whisper
PAPER:  Pumpkin Pie designer series paper (retired, name unknown, from my stash)
STAMPS:  Loads of Love
INKS:  Basic Black, Basic Gray, Pumpkin Pie,  So Saffron classic stampin' pads
ACCESSORIES:  Star brads (retired); Word Window, 1/2" Circle punches; Sticky Strip, Snail., stampin' dimensionals
TOOLS:  Top Note die; Big Shot & cutting mats; bone folder; cutting board, paper snips; stampin' sponges


*To create the gift card pocket:  Start with  a 5"X 11" piece of So Saffron cardstock.  Score at 4.25", 5.5", 6.75".  Mountain-Valley-Mountain fold to create an "M".  Secure the upper edge together using Sticky Strip.  Using the Word Window, punch out a pocket opening across the folded edge of the "tongue" of the "M"; punch across that edge as many times as you need to to create an opening wide enough to hold the gift card. Fold back together and  run through Big Shot using the Top Note die, with the open ends of the card stock aligned with the shorter edge of the die.

Until the next time,  Stampers, keep on truckin'
Trish

PS  My husband Lou is doing very well; at his follow up with the endocrinologist, she said that they think they got all the cancer out cleanly and chemo was indicated at that time.  He will be having more follow up testing and consultation in mid-December.  We are so grateful to the Lord.

Let's Talk Turkey

"There's always something for which to be thankful." - that's the message inside this cute little 3 x 3 card, featuring Stampin' Up!'s circle treat cup.  Sponging the feathers and feet gives them added dimension, don't you think?

Wouldn't these be a fun treat for your Thanksgiving dinner guests?

To make this card, you will need:
Paper:  Old Olive, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Real Red card stock
Color: Early Espresso classic stamp pad (inside message), Basic Black stampin' write marker
Message:  Always Thankful (2011 Holiday mini catalog)
Cool Tools:  1.25, 1.75", and 2.5" Circle; 1.75" Scallop Circle; Large Oval; Small Heart punches
Etc.:  Circle Treat Cup, Stampin' Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, SNAIL adhesive, paper    
         snips
Non- SU!:  wiggly eyes, special treat of your choice (here M&M's)

Not sure how to get it together?  Call me and we will arrange a class.  Invite your friends and we can make it a party?

Thankfully yours,
Trish

Sunday

Hi Stampers!
Sunday is always a special day for my husband Lou and me as we meet with others to worship the Lord.  Today was extra special.

Last month, during and ENT appointment following up after an episode of vertigo, the doctor discovered that something was not right with Lou's thyroid.  Xrays and needle biopsies only served to confirm that something was wrong but not what exactly.   Last Monday, Lou underwent surgery; the entire thyroid was removed; Tuesday the doctor will share with us the report from Pathology.

Are we worried?  Absolutely not.  Though Lou has already survived cancer once before, from the onset, we have given this whole thing over to the Lord, resting in the knowledge of His love for us through His Son Jesus.  We know that whatever He brings into our lives, He is with us and will equip us to deal with it.  God is good -- ALL the time.

Recovery from throat surgery can take a long time.  His throat is still sore, as is the incision ( it looks like he has a second smile!), and he tires easily; but Lou was there by my side this morning, singing the praises of our Lord.

To God be the glory!

With a grateful heart,
Trish

Flutter by Butterfly

Hi Stampers!

I love to watch butterflies as they flutter about my wildflower garden.  They always bring a smile to my face and they dance on the wind and kiss each blossom.  Below is one of the cards my Cheaper Than Therapy club ladies will be making this evening. I really like its clean and simple design (CAS).  It's a CASE of one I saw a while back on Facebook but have lost track of the originator's name.  If I locate the name, I will repost at a later date so she gets the credit she deserves.

Though it may be hard to see in this picture, each butterfly was cut and embossed using Stampin' Up!'s esclusive Beautiful Wings embosslit, adding great dimension and texture.  The bottom edge was hand-torn to create the imagery of a horizon.  Rhinestone Jewels add just the right touch of sparkle. Inside a panel of Pool Party, with a butterfly stamped in Versamark, provides a lovely writing area for adding a personal message.

Stamp set:  Flight of the Butterfly

Ink:  Basic Black, Versamark

Card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Pool Party

Tools etc:  Beautiful Wings embosslit;  Rhinestone Jewels; Big Shot, standard cutting pads, platform; Stampin'    

                 Dimensionals (under largest butterfly)

Technique:  dry embossing, edge tearing

May your day be filled with goodness and light,

Thanks for stopping by,

Trish

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