Traveler - Inspiration Series - Globe Card

It's been a little while, so I think it's time for a new Inspiration Series - you guys up for that? 

Good! I KNEW you would be! 

Over the next 4 days, I'll be sharing a card series that I created using the Traveler stamp set. Here's a sneak peek at the 4 cards: 

The first card up is done with the globe image as the focal point. And it's a friendship card for a reason. 

Because of SU! I have friends literally, all over the world. 10 years ago, I never foresaw that happening, but I'm oh, so glad it did! Stampers and makers are amazing people and there's an acceptance in this community that truly knows no borders. It's one of my greatest joys of my business and my life. 

So, for all of my 'international' friends - this card's for you! 

You know who you are. ;)

I chose a masculine palette for this series - playing up the vintage feel of the stamps. Plus, 'man' cards have always been tougher for me, so I wanted to challenge myself to create something that the guys could appreciate. 

The card itself is pretty basic, layering with dimensionals, but three things pop out that I should tell you: 

1) the white tag is a simply collage of images. I stamped the passport and suitcases first, then overstepped the globe. Easy! 

2) the dry-embossed banner behind it was a piece of Kraft card stock that I ran through the Big Shot with the Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder. I used the Triple Banner Punch to make it a banner, then sponged on some Soft Suede ink to bring out the pattern. Lastly, I curled up the ends with a Bone Folder. 

3) the string for the tag is actually a strand from a piece of Burlap Ribbon. I cut the edge off the ribbon and pulled out the long strands to use as string. Pretty cool and cost effective as well!

Here's a complete supply list for you: 

Shopping for any of these products and more is so easy, simply click on any of the product photos and it will take you right into my Online Store. 

Be sure to check out the Clearance Rack and Weekly Deals while you are there and remember - all orders of $50 or more automatically earn you a choice of a FREE Sale-A-Bration product! (but just through the 31st!)

I'm so glad you stopped by today - be sure to come back tomorrow for the next card in the series.

Time for Tea - A Friendship Card

I don't know where I'd be without my friends - how about you? 

And those awesome, true blue, love you no matter how bad your hair looks or how smelly you are after that workout at the gym kinda friends are rare gems! 

They're the ones you ALWAYS have time for - even if you can't stop and share a cup of tea (or coffee), you've always got time to chat or text and share a smile. 

Yep, those kind of friends!

So today, I'm raising my tea cup to them:

This super cute stamp set - A Nice Cuppa - is from the Occasions Catalog and the images are fabulous! 

Here's a complete supply list for today's card: 

As always, you can simply click on any of the product photos above and shop in my Online Store! 

It's simple to grab the supplies you need to create with. 

www.trinitydesignstudio.stampinup.net

When you're shopping, don't forget that March is the LAST MONTH of Sale-A-Bration! 

You earn a FREE, Exclusive Product with each $50 order you place. 

And there are a few NEW products JUST ADDED for you to choose from: 

You'll be able to select ANY of these products plus the others that are still available (yes, some have SOLD OUT!) when you check out. Look for the Drop Down Menu to choose!

That's all for today stampin' friends - time to go create something pretty. How about you? What are you creating today?