Thank you Design Team!

Hello!


In today's post I want to thank my wonderful Design Team. They took a chance on a new company and have gone through the ups and downs with me. For their friendship and loyalty I will be forever grateful. For their talent, I am in awe. So, for the last post of the year I wanted to highlight each one of them and some of their awesome work. 

Senior Design Team Member and Blog Coordinator Kate

Design Team Member Amy

Design Team Member Emily

Design Team Member Ivette

Thank you so very much ladies!

Design Team Member Emily!

Hello!


Today's post is the last one from Design Team Member Emily highlighting TradeFish Designs stamps. You can still see Emily's work on the GoFish! Challenge Blog so don't worry. If you would like to see how Emily created this card you can check out her blog.

This is a fantastic birthday card. I love the colors...such a nice change from all the Christmas cards floating around. This card features the fun stamps in the Another Year stamp set.

For those still interested in picking up some TradeFish Designs stamps you can visit the STORE. All stamps are 50% off and will only be available for purchase for a few more days. The store will officially close at midnight on December 31st. Beginning in the new year I will shift gears and move beyond my own stamp designs and share some other stamps/products that I love. I hope you will continue to follow me in my crafty journey.

Merry Christmas Eve!

Hello! 


Today's project was created using my Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge, some CTMH paper (Believe) and some scrap paper and brads. I used the box shape, adding some strips on either side for contrast and popped a home-made poinsettia flower (again using the Art Philosophy cartridge) on top for some holiday fun. Here is a step-by-step break down:


1. I cut out the box shape at 11"  using some Sweet Leaf card stock (CTMH)

2. Next I added some strips of patterned paper from my Believe packet (CTMH). Each strip is cut at 1/2" by 4-1/2" and glued on all four sides.

3. Here is an aerial view of the box so you can see the room inside for a small gift.

4. Next I cut out some leaves at 1" each and flowers at 2-1/2" and 3" flowers. I also used some bits from my brads collection.

5. As you can see, I layered the flowers, glued on the leaves and added the brads to the center. Once I curled up the edges it gave it a more authentic look.

6. Here is a look at the top of the gift with the flower as the closure.

7. Here is the final photo that shows the gift box from the side to show off the box and flower.

I hope you have enjoyed today's project. If you are interested in any of the items above you can check out the following links at my CTMH online store:


Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Believe Paper


Finally, for anyone interested, the TradeFish Designs stamps are still available at 50% off at the TFD STORE for a few more days.

Happy Holidays to everyone!

Season's Greetings!

Hello! 


Today's card was created using the Seasonal Sentiments stamp set and the snowflakes from yesterday's card.  

Cards don't get any more clean and simple than this one. I used my Holiday Red ink (CTMH) and the Season's Greetings sentiment to add a pop of color to this white card. The key to this card is that I used my snowflakes from yesterday's card as an embossing agent to get the snowflake shape embedded in this card. I got the idea from an awesome crafter named Lisa Stenz. How cool is that? As a reminder the snowflakes were cut four times at 2" from my Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge then I ran the card base, the snowflakes and the appropriate "Cuttlebug sandwich" and voila, an awesome embossed snowflake. I am definitely going to have to use this technique again. I finished it all up by using my corner chomper to round the edges - I just like how this whole card came out.

If you would like to see more stamp sets like this check out the store HERE as everything is at least 50% off through the end of the month. I will be quiet on the blog through the holiday weekend popping up sometime next week so, in the meantime, have a safe and happy holiday to you and yours from me at TradeFish Designs!

Let it Snow!

Hello! 


Today's card is another clean and simple card celebrating the season with snow! I used my new Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge (fun!).

I used my Art Philosophy cartridge and cut out four snowflakes at 2" each and then stacked them up to give them some dimension. I used my CTMH inks (mixed colors to match my paper) and the Let it Snow sentiment from Seasonal Sentiments. I just love how clean and bright this card is and I know it will make a wonderful holiday card for someone on my family's list. By the way, if you want to find how you can get the Art Philosophy cartridge just send me an email (or leave a comment and your email and I will get back to you ) and I will be happy to help you out.

I hope you have enjoyed today's project. If you would like to see more stamp sets like this check out the store HERE where everything is on sale through the end of the month for at least 50% off! Come back tomorrow to see what I did with this multi-layer snowflake before I attached it to the front of this card...you don't want to miss it!

Trade Fish Designs Design Team Member Emily

Hello! Today's project was created by Design Team Member Emily. You can see the details about how she created this card by visiting her blog. 

I hope you have enjoyed today's project. If you would like to see more stamp sets like this check out the store HERE where we are having a 50% off sale through the end of the month! Come back tomorrow to see what we have in store for you...you don't want to miss it!

Happy Hanukkah!

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I want to wish everyone Happy Hanukkah. I believe today is the first day of Hanukkah and so I wanted to create a festive card celebrating the beginning of the holiday.

I used the Shalom stamp set (still available in the store on clearance) along with some paper from CTMH and my copic markers (yeah!).  I hope you have enjoyed today's project.

Remember, this stamp set and others are still available through the end of the month at 50% off at the TradeFish Designs Store. No code is required just shop and save. I hope you all have a wonderful week!

Hello! 


First, I want to thank everyone for the kind words of support following my announcement that TFD is closing down at the end of the year. It was difficult but necessary decision. Now, that being said, I am still going to be here playing with my stamp and Cricut cartridge collection sharing all kinds of new things with you. I will try and do more videos and fun giveaways so please keep coming back to visit.


Now, this is the week leading up to Christmas and I have a bunch of fun cards to share with you. This week will be all about Christmas and Hanukkah. Today's card is another fun one using the Sentiments of the Season (or Seasonal Sentiments) stamp set. 

How fun is this card? I used some of my CTMH paper and ink (I have a huge CTMH stash so you might want to get used to seeing it in the coming year) and some festive bling for the retro snowflakes. I don't do much with rounded corners but I liked the look here.


If you would like to see more stamp sets like this check out the store HERE where everything is at least 50% off through the end of the month. Come back tomorrow to see what special project I have for you celebrating the first day of Hanukkah...you don't want to miss it!

A Special Message from Cecilia

Hello Everyone,

I want to thank each and everyone of the followers here at TradeFish Designs. It has been a year I will never forget and each of you who posted comments and joined in on the Challenges over at GoFish! have been a big part of it and I am so grateful for each and every one of you.

It is with a heavy heart that I have to tell you that I am closing down the TradeFish Designs stamp company and store at the end of this month. It has been a wonderful adventure but, with a poor economy and my recent job loss, there is just no way to keep the TradeFish Designs company going. Now, I am not going anywhere. I am still TradeFish Designs and my blog will go on as it did before the company was born. I will just be back to crafting (I will just no longer be selling my own stamps). I will be making a few changes and I hope you will continue to visit and comment as I have enjoyed getting to know all of you. 

I do want to make sure that you all know that the Go Fish Challenge blog is not going anywhere either. I will still be hosting a challenge twice a month (1st and 15th) and offering fun prizes by another sponsor. In fact, a new challenge is hitting the blog today so please go to the Go Fish! Challenge blog and check it out!

As a reminder, please don't forget to take advantage of the Year End Clearance Sale at the store. Everything is at least 50% off (while supplies last) but you only have a few weeks left to get some amazing deals. Anything left after the 1st of the year will be donated to a good cause allowing others less fortunate than myself learn to love the hobby of stamping.

I wish you all have a safe, happy and blessed holiday season and I hope you come back and celebrate the new year with me at TradeFish Designs!

TradeFish Designs Design Team Member Emily!

Hello! 
Today's project was created by Design Team Member Emily. You can see the details about how she created this card by visiting her blog. 

I love how Emily combined a back to school set with a holiday sentiment set...isn't it just fantastic? Clean, simple and fabulous.


Here is a look at the stamp sets used in this project: 

    

I hope you have enjoyed today's project. If you would like to see more stamp sets like this check out the store HERE. Come back tomorrow to see what TradeFish has in store for you...you don't want to miss it!


In the meantime, remember that I am having a "Closet Clearance Sale" to clear out this year's stamp releases. Everything is at least 50% off. No code is required. I hope you all have a wonderful week!

Frosty Holiday Wishes!

Hello! 


I created today's project super quick as I have been a bit crazy this weekend. I embossed some falling snowflakes and coloring my little snowman. I popped him up added some ribbon and then decorated the inside too.

Here is a look at the stamp set(s) used in this project: 

I hope you have enjoyed today's project. If you would like to see more stamp sets like this check out the store HERE. Come back and see what TradeFish Designs has in store for you...you don't want to miss it!


In the meantime, remember that I am having a "Closet Clearance Sale" to clear out this year's stamp releases. Everything is at least 50% off. No code is required. I hope you all have a wonderful week!

Welcome Guest Designer: Emily Keaton!

Hello! 
Today's project was created by Guest Designer Emily Keaton. I saw this set of cards she made for the latest GoFish! Challenge and knew I needed to share it with all of you.

How fantastic are these thank you notes?!?! You can see the details about how she created this card by visiting her BLOG. 


Here is a look at the stamp set used in this project: 

I hope you have enjoyed today's project. If you would like to see more stamp sets like this check out the store HERE. Come back Monday and see what TradeFish Designs has in store for you...you don't want to miss it!


Remember...our year end clearance sale is going on NOW! Go to the STORE and look at the amazing deals...we are talking 50% off of everything while supplies last!!! 

Trade Fish Designs Design Team Member Amy

Hello! 
Today's project was created by Design Team Member Amy. You can see the details about how she created this card by visiting her blog. 

Here is a look at the stamp set(s) used in this project: I hope you have enjoyed today's project. 

If you would like to see more stamp sets like this check out the store HERE. Come back tomorrow to see what Guest Designer and Customer Emily Keaton has in store for you...you don't want to miss it!


Our year end clearance sale is going on NOW! Go to the STORE and look at the amazing deals...we are talking 50% off of everything while supplies last!!! 

Trade Fish Designs Design Team Member Emily

Hello! Today's project was created by Design Team Member Emily. You can see the details about how she created this card by visiting her blog. 

Here is a look at the stamp set(s) used in this project: 

I hope you have enjoyed today's project. If you would like to see more stamp sets like this check out the store HERE. Come back tomorrow to see what else TradeFish has in store for you...you don't want to miss it!

TradeFish Designs Design Team Member Kate

Hello! Today's project was created by Senior Design Team Member Kate. 

You can see the details about how she created this card by visiting her blog.

Here is a look at the stamp set used in this project: Sentiments of the Season

I hope you have enjoyed today's project. If you would like to see more stamp sets like this check out the store HERE. 

Remember...

Our year end clearance sale is going on NOW! Go to the STORE and look at the amazing deals...we are talking 50% off of everything while supplies last!!! 

Hello Everyone,


I don't have a project to post for today as I am taking a big test today and have been studying like a fiend...wish me luck! I will be back next week with a project (maybe even this weekend). 


In the meantime, remember that I am having a "Closet Clearance Sale" to clear out this year's stamp releases. Everything is at least 50% off. No code is required. I hope you all have a wonderful week!

Go HERE to check out all the amazing deals at TradeFish!

TradeFish Designs Design Team Member Ivette

Hello! Today's project was created by Design Team Member Ivette.  

You can see the details about how she created this card by visiting her blog.

Here is a look at the stamp set used in this project: 

Holiday Mix

 I hope you have enjoyed today's project. If you would like to see more stamp sets like this check out the store HERE. 

Remember...

Our year end clearance sale is going on NOW! Go to the STORE and look at the amazing deals...we are talking 50% off of everything while supplies last!!! 

Go Fish Challenge #6

It's time for another GoFish! Challenge don't forget to join us in the fun.

The challenge is:

Go check out what Me and the rest of my Awesome Design Team has created.