Just Sayin'

We all have "woo-hoo" moments in our lives.  Isn't it fun to recognize those moments by sending a card!!  I love going to the mailbox and getting a hand-stamped card when it's not even my birthday!

Stamps:  Just Sayin' (page 36 Occasions catalog)
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Crumb Cake, Rich Regals DSP Stack
Inks:  Island Indigo
Accessories:  Big Shot, Circle Card Thinlits (Star), Argyle embossing folder, 1 1/4" Circle punch, Scallop Trim Border punch, White Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive

Sending Many Thanks

I was looking for a light and airy thank you card...sometimes aren't they a little over the top and gushy?!      This one would be appropriate for almost anything.

Stamps:  Petite Pairs, Papillon Potpourri

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush, Retro Fresh DSP and Fresh Prints DSP Stack (Occasions Catalog)

Inks:  Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush

Accessories:  Big Shot, Finishing Touches Edgelits, Decorative Label punch, Scalloped Tag Topper punch (Occasions catalog), 3/8" Whisper White Taffeta ribbon, Strawberry Slush 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim, Candy Dots Brad Bases, Neutrals Candy Dots (page 171), Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive

Happy "Man" Day!

Masculine cards are tough for me.  I like flowers!!  Men like flowers, too, but I'm not sure they like them on their cards.  So, today I'm happy to show this Father's Day card that uses some fun techniques (brayer Rich Razzleberry ink over the Natural Composition DSP then wipe away the excess so the image will pop).  LOVE the Burlap Ribbon (page 37 Occasions Mini)!  Cut one side and fray it.  I also used the Tiny Wave Cutting Blade (page 177) in my trimmer to add even more texture to the card.  Hope you like it.

Stamps:  Delightful Dozen (page 27)

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Natural Composition DSP

Inks:  Rich Razzleberry

Accessories:  Trimmer, Tiny Wave Cutting Blade, Rotary Add-On, Burlap 1 1/4: Burlap Ribbon, Antique Brads (page 170), Dimensionals, Sticky Strip (to adhere the  ribbon), SNAIL adhesive.

A Little Heart for My Friend!

We have another whole year to enjoy these In Colors.  I love the new two-year format.  One set rotates out every year...but these beauties have another year before they retire (May 31, 2015).  I love a card that can be used for any purpose.  Just stamp a greeting on the inside when needed.

Stamp Set:  Six-Sided Sampler

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, 2013-2015 In Color DSP Stack

Inks:  Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush

Accessories:  Big Shot, Honeycomb embossing folder, Scallop Trim Border punch, Hexagon punch, Small Heart punch, Rhinestones, Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack (Sale-A-Bration), Dimensionals,  SNAIL adhesive

Real Candles

I suppose you could pull the candles off (in a pinch), light them up and then Make-a-Wish.  I would suggest removing the DSP though!  Otherwise, you may need a fire extinguisher.  

I just used Sticky Strip to adhere the DSP and then Glue Dots to add them to the card.  

Stamp Sets:  Perfect Pennants (Occasions Mini), Make a Wish

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Fresh Prints DSP Stack (Occasions Mini)

Inks:  Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake

Accessories:  White Baker's Twine, Real Red 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, mini clothespins (retired), white candles (non-SU!), SNAIL adhesive

Mosaic Madness

Today's card idea is demonstrating the easy use of the Bundles.  Several stamp sets offer matching punches or framelits to make their use super-easy.  The Mosaic Madness Bundle includes the option to purchase the punch to coordinate with the stamp set.  Woohoo!!

Stamps:  Stampin' Up! Mosiac Madness, Label Love

Paper:  Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe

Inks:  Pistachio Pudding, Baked Brown Sugar, Pistachio Pudding Marker

Accessories:  Big Shot, Modern Mosiac embossing folder, Mosiac punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, white Baker's Twine, In Color Boutique Details, Tea Lace Paper Doily, Basic Pearl Jewels, Dimensionals, sponge, SNAIL Adhesive

My Brand New Blog

Hi Stampers.  I'm Trevis and I want to welcome you to my new blog.  It's a new blog but I've been stamping since 2000.  A lot has changed over the years (duh!) so let's look forward to share ideas and techniques.

I'm a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  I love their products.

Stamp Sets:  Sketched Birthday, Banner Blast (Sale-A-Bration)
Paper:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Old Olive, Melon Mmbo DSP
Inks:  Black Stazon, Melon Mambo, So Saffron, Stampin' Up! Markers
Accessories:  Big Shot, Banner Punch (Sale-A-Bration), Black 1/8: Taffeta Ribbon, Labels Collection Framelits, Chevron embossing folder, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Scallop Edge Borders Punch, 1/8: Mini Brads, Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive.

SWEETIE PIE

Two of the new Photopolymer stamp sets are adorable.  Sweetie Pie.  Sweetie Pie Frames.  They are so sticky so I find they are really easy to work with.  This little girl reminds me of my little girl...well, when she was little.  She has a little one of her own now.  My, how time flies!

I tinted the white Baker's Twine black to make the frame hanger.  Just make sure the ink is dry before handling it (!)

Stamps:  Sweetie Pie, Sweetie Pie Frames
Paper:  Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Brights DSP Pack, Whisper White
Inks:  Black Stazon, Markers
Accessories:  Big Shot, Pretty Print embossing folder, Tea Lace doily, white Baker's Twine, Silver Mini Brads, Dimensionals, Acrylic blocks, SNAIL Adhesive