GET an EARLY START on CHRISTMAS

AFFECTION COLLECTION in pink

Hi Stampers!

Happy Tuesday and welcome to my blog!

October is --among other things-- Breast Cancer Awareness month.  And pink ribbons everywhere remind us to be sure and have our yearly check up and mammogram. Early detection makes treatment so much better and easier.  Did you know that breast cancer is not a "women's" disease?  Though not in as high a number, it can occur in men as well; so be sure to encourage the guys in your life to get checked out regularly as well.

In recognition of those battling this disease,  let's make another pink card!  It's super simple and oh-so-nice!

Stamp with Trish, image © Stampin' Up!

To make this card, you will need:

• Affection Collection stamp set
• Primrose Petals, Whisper White, Basic Black card stock
• Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse, Basic Black ink pads
• Scallop Edge Border punch
• Paper snips, Snail/other adhesive, stapler

I love the collage effect and "Affection Collection" makes it easy to pull off.  And do you see that cute little banner-- very trendy!  You can find this stamp set and other wonderful products in our Holiday catalog, available only through January 2, 2013.  Don't have one?  Contact me today.

Affectionately yours,
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

FOLLOWING the TRAIL of PINK

 Hi Stampers,
Welcome back to my blog.

Ooo, a cute little Kraft Gift Box has landed on my page! Just perfect for some chocolate to be hiding in.  That paper bow was made with Primrose Petals card stock and finished off with a faceted button (new this year, very vintage - very trendy!) and matched up Primrose Petals stitched ribbon.  Those "spots" were made using versamark ink and the left over rubber from stamps in the Daydream Medallion set.

Stamp with Trish, image © Stampin' Up!

Hmm, wonder what's inside........ Oh , I hope it's chocolate! These boxes are food-safe, after all.

Stamp with Trish, Image ©Stampin' Up!

What a clever way to wrap with the ribbon, leaving the box easy to open, close, and reuse.
 Oh, please let it be chocolate.

Stamp with Trish, Images © Stampin' Up!

Cute 3" square cards and matching envelopes!  Not chocolate, but a sweet surprise nevertheless, made with the Daydream Medallions and Affection Collection stamp sets and some of our dreamy in-colors.

 Thanks for stopping by.  If you would like to learn more about the products featured here or elsewhere on my blog, please visit my website www.trishhernandez.stampinup.net or email me at teachertrish@gmail.com

Until the next time, may all your stampin be sweet!
Trish

THINK PINK

Hi Stampers,
Welcome to my blog.
At last Friday's meeting, my downline accurately noted that I tend toward greens and blues in my card making and that pink is woefully lacking on the display boards in my craft room. Thus, they issued a challenge that I create at least one pink card - especially Melon Mambo paired with Wild Wasabi.  Wait! That's a green! 

But I am to please.  So expect to see lots of pink in varying degrees and shades this week's shares.  Today's are two examples of the same card, for the Melon Mambo/ Wild Wasabi challenge:

Stamp with Trish, images © Stampin' Up!

For both I also used the Lacy & Lovely stamp set as well as the Fancy Fan textured impressions folder and my handy-dandy Big Shot.  Both also use Subtles 3/16" brads and 3/8" Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon.  Each card evokes a different feeling. Which one do you like better?

Stamp with Trish, Images©Stampin' Up!

Did you know that our Whisper White ribbons are easily dyed to match the colors of your project?  My favorite method is to load up my brayer with my ink color of choice (here Melon Mambo), and roll over and over again on my ribbon cut to size, until I get the depth of color I desire.  Really adds to the versatility and usefulness of my ribbons.

 Thanks for dropping by.  For more great ideas, be sure to check the projects page on my website.

Pinkily yours.
Trish