I'm Happy Stampin'

If you have checked my blog recently you will have noticed that I have changed colors and backgrounds quite a bit. Well I have been playing with the My Digital Studio and really enjoying all it has to offer. So enjoy my computer creativity. I did want to remind everyone about the Stampin' Up! Clearance rack. I was browsing over there today and there are some really great deals on some of my favorite retired products. I also noticed there were some corduroy buttons in Pacific Blue and Baja Breeze, both of which will be returning in July. I have added a Clearand Rack button on the side so check that out when you get a chance. Clearance Rack items are only while supplies last and only available through the SU! website. Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Happy Stampin' Tricia

With all the excitement with the new color collection, I forgot to tell everyone about the new promotion and the sneek peek stamp set. You can purchase the sneek peek stamp set, Awash with Flowers, now through April 30th in either wood ($39.95) or clear mount ($27.95). In addition several of our two step stampin' sets are 20% off. Also, when you host a workshop you have an opportunity to get the Awash with Flowers set free. The following stamp sets are 20% off: 113824  Greenhouse Garden $20.76 113734 Fifth Avenue Floral $19.96 111578 FlowerFancy $29.56 113258 Trendy Trees $14.36 Happy Stampin' Tricia

I am so excited to bring you the latest news from Stampin' Up! They have introduced a Color Renovation! We will have to say good bye to some of our favorites but we are getting 5 NEW colors and they are bringing back 8 of our favorite In Colors to make up 4 new Color Collections. Brights Collection, Neutrals Collection, Regals Collection and Subtles Collection In addition we will still be getting 5 New In Colors every year and they will be available 2 years at a time. We talked and SU! listened. I am so excited about the beautiful new colors and the opportunity to play with the old ones again. Be sure you come to my May 8th Open House to see the new colors for yourself! There is still time to stock up on re-inkers and cardstock in your favorites before they retire June 30th, so enjoy them just a bit longer. I know together once the new catalog comes out we will all find our new favorites together. We will still have the naturals, confetti, brushed, shimmery, and glossy cardstoc...

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 ...