Discontinued Stampin' Up! Fabrics Just $.99!

Discontinued Stampin' Up! Fabrics Just $.99!

Exciting Offer on Designer Fabric

August 8, 2012 While Stampin’ Up! does not typically allow Clearance Rack products to be sold on a workshop order, for a limited time and only while supplies last, the following discontinued Designer Fabrics from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog (see p. 196 or below)  will be available at the low, low price of just 99 cents on all order types—demonstrator, customer, workshop, and online!

SANDED ROSES tutorial

Hi Stampers!

Today's card features a technique that is oh-so-easy but has a great WOW! factor -- sanded DSP.  

©Stampin' Up! 1988-2012

To make it you will need:

     

     Itty Bitty Banners stamp set

     Soft Suede and Regal Rose card stock

     Brights Designer Series Paper pack

     Regal Rose classic ink pad

     Manhattan Flower embossing folder

     Bitty Banners Framelits

     Big Shot & platform, standard cutting pads

     Sanding block

     Glue Stick, or other adhesiv

     Paper snips

 Here's what you do:

1.  Cut Soft Suede card stock 5.5" x 8.5".  Score long edge at 4.25" (card base)

2.  On a scrap of Regal rose card stock, stamp the Itty Bitty Banners greeting.

3.  Using the Big Shot, emboss the Manhattan Flower image onto a 4.25" x 5.5" piece of Regal Rose designer series paper; then cut out the stamped greeting using the Bitty Banners Framelits -- they were made for each other!

4.  Adhere flower image to card front.  Expose white core of DSP by lightly sanding the raised image. 

5. Using the snips, trim away the extra card stock on the card front along the upper edge of the roses.

6.  Adhere greeting to upper right corner of the now exposed inner card.

Voila! In just a few minutes, a thing of beauty.

Play with different color combinations to make your own beautiful card bouquet.

Thanks for stopping by.  I love to read your comments, so feel free to drop me a line.

Until the next time,  HAPPY STAMPING!

Trish

QUICK & EASY

Hey there, Stampers!

Quick & Easy can mean lovely, as today's card demonstrates.  I spotted it at Convention and just had to share.  A little bit of stamping, punching and adhering, and  your beautiful card is ready to pop into the mail.
Simply changing out colors and sentiments and this becomes a multi-pupose card design.  Love it!




needed for this card:
Button Buddies, Teeny Tiny Wishes, and Creative Elements stamp sets
Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White card stock
Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive classic ink pads
Word Window, Modern Label, Scallop Edge Border punches, Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack
SNAIL adhesive, stampin' dimensionals, Basic Pearls

Until the next time,  Keep On Stampin'!

MAKE IT A BANNER YEAR!

Banners are very much an "in" thing. (Have they ever not been?) From campaign sites to store openings to birthday parties to backyard BBQ's, banners add a touch of fun to every day happenings.  You can even make a scrap book banner of your vacation or ot her happy event!  With a Big Shot and dies, lettering, shapes and images are a snap.

All of the above examples were found on the display boards at Convention 2012 and made with Stampin' Up!© products.  Check the current catalog link for more ideas and supplies.  Happy summer crafting everyone.

FOR THE YOUNGER SET

One of the great things about meeting up with other demonstrators is getting to swap ideas for cards, scrapbook pages, techniques, classes -- you name it.  Today I want to share with you  projects for the younger set just a few to get your creative juices flowing. These came from the Stampin' Up! convention.
Which is your favorite?

Sesame Street

Super Mario

Music to My Ears

Stampin' Up! Convention 2012 Lip Dub!

Convention 2012 was my first ever with Stampin' Up!  I have so much to share with you over the coming week's.  Today's post is the convention theme song, filmed at the home office in Riverton, Utah.  All the lip synchers are on the staff, including the CEO Shelli Gardener.

 

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

For my husband for Father's Day

My husband loves all things "nature" so for his Father's Day card this year I chose images that are sure to please.

 The card is much more beautiful than these pictures indicate.  The sentiment on the front reads:
"{X} is for EXTRA..... that's how special you are" 
And Lou is!


Supplies you will need for this project:
* Best Dad Ever, Occasions Alphabet, Inspired by Nature (ret.), Young Vermillion (ret.) stamp sets

*River Rock, Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke card stock and classic stampin' pads
*Versamark ink pad
*Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Soft Suede stampin'write
         markers
*Metallics brads, stampin sponges, Cherry Cobbler embossing powder, SNAIL adhesive,
          3/16" corner rounder punch

Thanks for checking out my blog today and warmest wishes to the fathers in your lives!
Trish

PAPER BASKET class

Hi Stampers!

Every so often, I like to offer a free event for the ladies who are in my stamp club, like today's class on making a Paper Basket.  

Trish's sample

Mary  & Linda planning their layouts

Using their own materials, they learned how to take 12" X 12" card stock, designer series paper, and adhesive, cut and fold,  and create a wonderful basket suitable for filling with lots of goodies for any occasion.

Pat, Katie, Karen -- focused and crafting

 These are ready to be filled:

Deb's Jungle

Karen's Just Plain Fun 

 Each lady went home with a tutorial complete with template, a beautiful basket they are proud of, and the determination to make more on their own.  



To learn more about clubs, classes, and catalogs for you and your friends message me back via this blog.




For more crafting ideas or to order supplies, visit my website www.trishhernandez.stampinup.net

Have a great weekend and keep on creating!
Trish

Welcome, Baby

Hi Stampers!

My niece and her infant son Liam came for a family visit recently.  Since they live overseas, it was the first time the family Stateside got to meet the wee one.  Using my stamp-a-ma-jig and the rattle stamp from the Button Buddies set (one of my favorites), I was able to create this adorable card quickly. Liam's mom loved it.

Though a clean and simple card, both the repeated image and the variety of color add to the appeal of the card. The white panel is popped up on dimensionals to give the card a very finished look.  No embellishments makes it mailable with no additional postage (a real plus for those of us who still like sending greetings the old-fashioned way).
 

Supplies you will need to create this card:
*Whisper White and Tempting Turquoise card stock
*Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Night of Navy classic stampin'  pads
*Button Buddies and Petite Pairs stamp sets
*stamp-a-ma-jig
stampin' dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive

Inspiration for my card came from p. 72 of the 2012-2013 Stampin' Up catalog.  Be sure to check it out!
Don't have a catalog?  You can see it on line at my website: www.trishhernandez.stampinup.net
or contact me to receive a personal copy.

Until the next time,
HAPPY STAMPING!
Trish

Hi Stampers!

Recently my friend Eloise attended a stamping event; she asked for me to come along and help.  Here are Two of the beautiful cards we created:

While both make use of Elegant Eggplant card stock, how distinctive each card is.
The butterfly image comes from Stampin' Up's "Kindness Matters"  stamp set which is currently still available from the 2012-2013 catalog.



I never realized just what I packrat I have become until I looked at the ever-growing number of boxes where I stash the bits and pieces left over from projects -- seemingly too good to pitch, yet I never seem to get back to them.  I need some breathing space in my craft room!

My project for today is to bring order to the chaos --  die cuts and punched pieces;  textured and designer paper scraps; ribbon, stickers, etc.  I'll be tossing what no longer is in good condition (gasp!)  Tomorrow, much of these supplies will find a use in our church's summer Sunday school; this year the children are each making a personal scrapbook of their lessons and Bible verses.  I can hardly wait to see how my old supplies find new life in their hands.

So we come to the question, what is in your stash?  When was the last time you visited it?  What will you do with what you find there?

Thanks for stopping by.   Let me know how I can help you be your most creative you.

Stampingly yours,
Trish

Lou's WAVE card

Hi Stampers,

Thanks for stopping by.  My husband Lou is one of those guys who enjoys taking paper and ink in hand to fashion his own cards.  The card below is an example of his paper crafting, inspired by one he saw a while back in a card crafting magazine.  I just had to share it with you.

I love the movement Lou created through his color choices  and the wavy cuts of card stock.  And look at the way his layout creates the illusion of a mat framing his central image.  

An added plus of this design is that such a card is a great way to use up paper from your scrap box.

The sentiment, stamped in Basic Black classic ink, is from the Word for You  stamp set, which will continue over into the 2012-2013 catalog.

 
 

Just a reminder that no stamps on the retired list will be available after May 31.  Items on the retired accessories lists are available as supplies last or until May 31.   Be sure to order your favorites before they are gone at www.trishhernandez.stampinup.net
Click on SHOP NOW 

Waving good-bye until the next time,
Trish

HAPPY GRAD

HAPPY GRAD

Hi Stampers, 

Today's card was created for my young friend Katie who was recently awarded her Bachelor of Science degree. Like yesterday's card, school colors were chosen, making this an easy card to give that personal touch.

Real Red + Basic Black = a classic color combination I never tire of.  The red card stock was texturized by running it through the Big Shot using the Square Lattice embossing folder.

The flower comes from the Mixed Bunch stamp set, punched out using the Blossom punch, and popped up with dimensionals.  To make the center, I used a 3/4" Circle Punch with a dimensional.  And a Rhinestone Jewel gives the card just the right amount of sparkle.

Both the Gingham Ribbon and the Happy Grad stamp are retired products, but could easily be swapped out.

Are you wondering how the 2 color stamping was done on the sentiment?  Our Stampin' Write markers make it easy as pie!

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Stamping!

Trish

MAY means...

Hi Stampers!

Besides Mother's Day, mention "May" and someone is sure to think of graduations.  Below is a card that I did for our great niece who graduates from high school next week.

Inspired by one brought to me by my upline, Eloise Roys, for this one I chose Erin's school colors (I love how stamping my own cards enables me to personalize for the recipients.

Here I used Night of Navy and Whisper White card stock with a Night of Navy brad.

The tassel was made with embroidery floss.

The inside was stamped in Night of Navy and Green Galore (retired) inks, using a stamp from the Sprinkled Expressions set from our 2012 Sale-a-bration catalog.

The scoring was a snap using the new Simply Scored and Diagonal Plate, both of which will carry over into the new catalog which goes live June 1.

Contact me at teachertrish@gmail.com

To see more of our great products and tons of crafting ideas, visit my website at www,trishhernandez.stampinup.net

May your every day be one you CELEBRATE!

Trish

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

To all the moms and mom of moms who may read this, a very warm Happy Mother's Day to each of you.  I hope your day is extra special in every way.  My boys are grown and live out of town with their families of their own, but phones and the internet are amazing devices for keeping in touch with one and all.

This morning my husband surprised me with a lovely corsage;  Friday  he met with the florist, choosing very carefully the flowers he wanted included.  He snuck it into the house and hid it in the fridge -- now how in the world could I miss seeing it, especially tied up with the magenta ribbon matching the one in the corsage?  While the flowers in time will wilt, the memory will not --especially with a picture to keep it fresh in my mind. (I love cameras!)

May all your days bloom with love!
Trish

HELLO (and soon good-bye) card

Images©Stampin' Up! 1990-2012

 

 

A happy Friday hello to all my stamping friends.  Thank you for taking a little break with me.

Tonight is Club Night for me.  I so love getting together with my friends for some conversation and time of creating cards, including the one above.  Don't you just how the colors all work together? So spring-y, just like the weather we are having here today.  And the layout adapts itself to a whole new look simply by changing out the colors, stamps and punches.

Here's what I used to make my card:

CARD STOCK Confetti White* base (that little dot peeking out from under the green strip is not a goof, it's "confetti") , plus scraps for stamped elements; 3-3/4" X 1-1/8" strips of Poppy Parade*, Blushing Bride*, Pear Pizzazz* and Peach Parfait*; and Crumb Cake

STAMP SETS:  Flight of the Butterfly*; Posy Punch*; Button, Button

INKS:  Poppy Parade*, Pear Pizzazz* classic ink pads; Versamark pad

PUNCHES:  Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer*, Butterfly*, 1" Circle, Fancy Flower

OTHER:  Circle Fire Rhinestone brads*

Did you notice all the *s in the lists.  Those are among the products that Stampin' Up! is retiring on May 30.  If your favorite is among them (or any of the ton of other products we will soon say good-bye to), be sure to visit the ,SHOP NOW store on my website. (Psst-- some accessories are being offered at discounts.  I hear the sound of money saved!). 

Until the next time,  happy stamping!

Trish

EXTREME CARDS for BOYS

Hi Stampers!
 Thanks for visiting my blog today.

 For me, creating cards for boys and men is always a challenge.  

To celebrate the recent Scouting and academic achievements of 3 of our grandsons, I quickly put together  these single layer cards featuring retired ala carte stamps, Extreme Bike, Extreme    Skateboard, Extreme Guitar.

 

  Black embossed central images and brayering in a variety of ways made each card unique.  I hope the boys will really go for them.  What do you think?

Happy stamping!

                            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

SUMMER FRAMED FLOWERS

Get a jump on your summer stamping and craft with products from Stampin' Up! Bright Blossoms (what a cute set!), Summer Smooches designer series paper and Daffodil Delight will be welcome additions to the 2012-2013 Idea Book & Catalog that goes live on June 1st.  But you can get them into your hands and craft room now during our April sneak peek promotion.  
Find all the details at www.trishhernandez.stampinup.net

STAMPS:  Bright Blossoms, Tiny Tags

INKS :  Whisper White Craft ink pad; Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo stampin’ write markers

PAPERS:  Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White CS; Summer Smooches DSP

OTHER:  Daffodil Delight seam binding, Linen Thread; Scallop Edge, Jewelry Tag punches; Rhinestone Jewels; Mat Pack, Paper Piercer; Designer Frame embossing folder, Big Shot; stampin’ dimensionals

TECHNIQUE:  coloring rhinestones  (contact me to learn how)

A CHEERY CHERRY CARD

Kindness is always in season, but you know that summer is in the air when cherries appear in the marketplace.  This card smells as good as it looks -- Stampin' Up'!'s Cherry Scented Embossing Powder was applied to the fruit. YUM!  This flavor, as well as Vanilla and Melon, is featured in our Occasions Mini Catalog and available for purchase through the end of April.   Find these products and more at  www.trishhernandez@stampinup.net

Other products used to make this card:

STAMPS:  Kindness Matters, Button Buddies, Herb Expressions

INKS:  Old Olive, Crumb Cake classic ink pads; Old Olive,Real Red Soft Suede stampin’ write markers

PAPERS:  Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz CS

OTHER:  Cherry Scented stampin’emboss  powder; heat tool; Versamarker; stampin’ sponge; Stripes embossing folder; Big Shot; stampin’ dimensionals

TECHNIQUE:  heat embossing

Button Buddy (CAS)

Button Buddy (CAS)

Big Hug!

A clean and simple design makes for quick and easy cards, fun to make and fun to receive.  The Button Buddies and Perfect Words stamp sets  are perfect for creating a stash in a flash, just by swapping out the a stamp here, an embellishment there.  Check out these and other great stamping supplies at www.trishhernandez.stampinup.net

BTW Our annual Sale-a-bration ends on March 31.  Be sure to check out the wonderful products you can earn for an order of $50 or more.