I'm Happy Stampin'

I am in love with this set. I had no intention of purchasing it but as I saw more things done with it I knew I "needed" it. So here is what I have done. Enjoy! Stamp Set: Day of Gratitude Paper: pear pizzazz, kraft, very vanilla Ink: Early Espresso, wild wassabi, and pumpkin pie Accessories: decorative label punch, corner rounder, and the very vanilla grosgrain ribbon Happy Stampin' Tricia

Here is a cute card we did in Technique Club last week. Supplies: cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, basic black, pear pizzaz and whisper white Ink: rich razzleberry Accessories: web embossing folder, 1/2" circle punch, 1" circle punch and the 3/4" circle punches, white gel pen, and a basic black stampin write marker. I cased this card from a swap I received at convention. Thank you Jenny Fulton. Happy Stampin' Tricia

I made this card for a friend to thank her for a recent workshop she held. It features the set I received at convention, Just Believe. I popped out the circle on the left as well as the "thank you" pennant at the bottom. I love that new trick it really adds something to the card. I finished out the insde as well with some dsp and a stamped flower. I hope she enjoys it! Supplies: stamp set: Just Believe paper: peach parfait cs, chocolate chips cs, whisper white cs, marina mist cs, daffodil delight and pear pizzaz dsp ink: marina mist classic ink, pear pizzaz and marina mist stampin write markers, and basic brown classic ink accessories: 1 1/4" circle punch and the 1 3/8" circle punch

Here are the other two cards we made at my last stamp a stack. Supplies: stamp set : hello again (113780w) paper : crumb cake cs, peach parfait, sunshine garden dsp, pear pizzaz and whisper white ink : poppy parade, pear pizzaz and daffodil delight stampin write markers accessories : pear pizzaz stitched poly-ribbon, bitty buttons, and scallop edge punch Supplies: stamp set: Sincere Salutations paper: baja breeze cs, basic gray cs, early espresso cs, sahara sand cs, elegane soiree dsp, and very vanilla cs ink: early espresso accessories: ticket corner punch, 1 3/4 circle punch, matchbox die and early espresso 1/8" taffeta ribbon Happy Stampin' Tricia

Here is the picture of the second card I chose for swapping. It features the Because I Care hostess set. I was trying to stay with a monocromatic style as well as show the slight difference between celery and the new pear pizzaz. I did also stamp the hydrangea image twice once on the base and then again on another piece of whisper white. I cut out the second piece and popped it up. I also shaded the top hydrangea with a bit of chalk for definition. Supplies: stamp set : Because I Care paper : certainly celery, pear pizzaz, river rock textured, whisper white and greenhouse gala dsp ink : certainly celery and early espresso accessories : scallop edge punch, small oval punch, and stampin' pastels Happy Stampin' Tricia

Here are the swap cards I put together for the Stampin' Up! convention last week. Supplies: stamp set: Because I Care (hostess), Awash with flowers paper: daffodil delight cardstock, crumb cake cs, real red cs, greenhouse gala dsp, and whisper white cs ink: versamark, real red classic, early espresso classic, whisper white craft accessories: daffodil delight 1/8" taffteta, perfect polka dots embossing folder, bitty buttons, white embossing powder ticket corner punch and itty bitty shapes punch pack Looks like I am having technical difficulties uploading my second card. Look for it tomorrow, hopefully ;) Happy Stampin' Tricia

Happy Memorail Day!

I have not posted any new card designs in a while and I have some beautiful one's I have been meaning to. The first is from a recent card swap I participated in. I made 40 of them! Supplies: Stamp set: Flower Fancy; Great Friend cardstock: kraft, basic black, whisper white, and real red dsp: bashful blue patterns ink: basic black, certainly celery accessories: real red and yo yo yellow markers, black gingham ribbon, and scallop trim edge punch Here are two we did at my last Open House. These feature products from our latest mini catalog. Supplies: stamp set: Tropical Party, and a retired mini letters set for "aloha" cardstock: tempting turquoise, old olive, so saffron, and chocolate chip dsp: island oasis accessories: satin ribbon, modern label punch, stampin' glitter Here is the last one. I tried my hand at the vintage style. Supplies: stamp set: Elements of Style cardstock: kraft, rose red, very vanilla ink: basic brown, rose red, and old olive accessories: kraft

I have been a busy stamper lately, and loving it I might add. I taught a new technique this past week to my stampin' club and I just love the way it turned out. I am calling this Brayered Masking as I don't know what else it is called. I haven't seen it anywhere yet and it did come from a mistake. I was trying out another technique and this is what happened when I couldn't master that one ;). I plan on using this technique a lot, as well as this beautiful sneek peak stamp set I can't seem to put down. So here is the sample of the card. I am also going to attempt my first tutorial tomorrow, so come back tomorrow for directions on how you can make this fabulous card. Yay! Supplies: stamp set: Awash with Flowers, Well Scripted cardstock: barely banana, whisper white, basic black and shimmer white. ink: basic black, certainly celerey, summer sun, and pumpkin pie dsp: build a bear accessories: hugs love note, celery satin ribbon, scallop edge punch, brayer and bl

Here is a sneak peek at a new set from the 2010 - 2011 Idea Book & Catalog. It is available for purchase beginning April 1st and going through April 30th. It's truly beautiful and  a lot of fun to play with. Stamp set: Awash with Flowers cardstock: kraft, melon mambo, and whisper white ink: basic black, crushed curry, old olive, pumpkin pie and melon mambo accessories: black gingham ribbon Happy Stampin, Tricia

Here is a favorite card of mine. It is elegant and fun, not to mention super simple to make. Now the colors I used are retired 2008-2009 In Colors, but any combination will work. I will make a new one in current colors and upload it shortly. Supplies: Stamp set: Good friend cardstock: whisper white, riding hood red, baja blue ink: riding hood red and basic brown accessories: kraft taffetta ribbon and a rhinestone brad, dimentionals Happy Stampin' Tricia

I just thought I would post pictures from my latest stamp a stack. We made 15 cards total, 3 each of 5 designs. The camp cost $25, with club members getting a $5 discount, envelopes are included. Everything is pre-cut for you, all you need to do is assemble and stamp them. Card #1 Supplies stamp set: petal pizzazz (113417), Well Scripted (c118601, occasions mini) cardstock: basheful blue, old olive, pumpkin pie, chocolate chip, and whisper white. designer series paper: sweet pea (occasions mini) ink: bashful blue, crushed curry, certainly celery, and basic brown. accessories: SU markers, top note die, large oval punch, and chocolate chip 5/8 ribbon. Card #2 Supplies stamp set: flower fancy (111578), and vintage lables (SAB) cardstock: certainly celery, whisper white, basic black, and rich razzleberry dsp: cottage wall ink: certainly celery, rich razzleberry, and basic black accessories: black gingham ribbon, three flower punch, and blender pens Card #3 Supplies

To stamp with me is to know I like a bit of bling. So when the recent Occasions mini catalog came about and I saw the Sending Love Specialty designer series paper (item 117153), I had to have some. It's beautiful, every page has glitter accents. Now the paper is real red, pretty in pink, chocolate chip and vanilla, excellent for valentines and actually good for everyday cards as well. But I have made many cards with it and am looking forward to seeing new patterns in the specialty dsp series. (By the way...the Summer mini is due out May 1st, YAY!) Well, again to know me is to know that I can never wait and I always need things now. SO, I decided to make my own "specialty" paper. Way back when the 2009-2010 came out I earned the Lovely Flowers Hostess bundle. I have been hoarding the gorgeous paper ever since, bringing it out every once in a while to admire it and then putting it away to save for something really good. I decided to use it this time. I chose a card layout,

I got a new camera and figured out how to use it. I can upload pictures once again and boy to I have some good ones! Here is a new technique I taught at my stamp club last month. I used the scallop circle punch to create these beautiful fluffy flowers. Supplies: cardstock: rich razzleberry, whisper white, and old olive ink: basic black dsp: cottage wall accessories: scallop circle punch, rich razzleberrly ribbon, white 5/16 brads and the small oval punch

Here is the card we made last night at our Stamp Club meeting. We used heat 'n stick powder to make everything sparkly. Of course in the end we sparkled as well. What a great night, thanks ladies! Supplies: stamp set: Fifth Avenue Floral (pg 106, IB&C) paper: real red cs, tempting turquoise cs, basic black cs, whisper white cs, and so saffron patterns dsp ink: summer sun classic, real red classic, versamark, and basic black accessories: turquoise grossgrain ribbon, On Board So Tweet, build-a-brad in pewter, heat n stick powder, chunky sprinkles and fine cosmo stampin' glitter. Happy Stampin' Tricia

Here is the card I lovingly put together for my mom. I love you mom! I hope all of you Mother's out there have a wonderful day. Happy Stampin' Tricia  Supplies: Stamp set - Occasions collection paper - Bella Rose dsp, riding hood red cs, pink pirouette cs, kiwi kiss cs, chocolate chip cs, and whisper white cs ink - basic brown accessories - chocolate taffeta ribbon, scallop square punch, stampin' write marker, 1 1/4" circle punch, crop-a-dile, felt flowers, and slot punch