Monday, June 30, 2014

Patriotic Work of Art

Work of Art is such a versatile stamp set! I've seen different ideas floating around Pinterest using stamps from this set to make a flag, and this week was the perfect week to try it myself. I needed a birthday card for someone whose birthday is on July 3, so this seemed like the perfect opportunity. Thank you to whoever came up with this idea - it's creative and cute!


My flag was not quite centered the way I wanted it, but that's what I get for not using my Stamp-a-ma-jig! The stars come from the Merry Minis Punch Pack, which is still available on the Holiday Carryover list.

On the inside, I went with a little Happy Birthday banner from Itty Bitty Banners.

 

Stamps: Work of Art, Itty Bitty Banners
Ink: Real Red, Night of Navy
Paper: Real Red, Night of Navy, Whisper White
Accessories & Tools: Merry Minis Punch Pack, Brights Candy Dots

Happy Stamping!
Rachel

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

New Blog Theme!

Some of you may have noticed a few changes here and there on the blog. I finally figured out how to change the header, which I created using MDS. I hope to continue improving the look of the blog over time. Leave me some love and let me know what you think!

Happy Stamping!
Rachel 

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Weekly Deals ~ June 24-30

Here are this week's deals:




Regals Designer Buttons Item # 130029
Regular Price: $7.95 US/$10.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$8.21 CAN




Envelope Liners Framelits Die Item # 132172
Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN




Finishing Touches Edgelits Die Item # 127010
Regular Price: $9.95 US/$11.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$8.96 CAN




Window Frames Collection Framelits Die Item # 129021
Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN




Squares Collection Framelits Die Item # 130921
Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN




Smoky Slate Stampin' Emboss Powder Item # 129396
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.25 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.96 CAN




Summer Possibilities Kit - Digital Download Item # 134705
Regular Price: $7.95 US/$8.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $4.77 US/$5.37 CAN


Happy Stamping!
Rachel

Monday, June 23, 2014

A Few of My Favorite Things

I am hosting a new catalog open house in a few weeks, so I am busy making some samples using new products from the catalog. The card I made today features one of my favorite new products - decorative masks! There are so many different ways to use them, and the best part is that they only cost $2.95 for two!

I chose to use the polka dot mask today, because I love polka dots. I went with a black and white color scheme (another favorite of mine), and my favorite greeting from Lots of Thanks.

 
For this card, I inked up my cardstock with Versamark over the mask, then heat embossed in black. I wish my embossing had turned out a little cleaner, but I'll just say I was going for that 'distressed' look that is in style right now! Here is a closer look at the polka dots:

 
Stamps: Lots of Thanks
Ink: Versamark, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories & Tools: Black Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Dots and Stripes Decorative Masks, Artisan Label Punch, 1/8" Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon
 
Happy Stamping!
Rachel


Friday, June 20, 2014

Everyday Occasions to the Rescue Again!

Have I mentioned that I love kits? Oh, I have. Just a few times! :-) My husband has been interviewing for a new job, and I like to give him a little encouraging note before his interviews. He has another one on Monday, and I decided to put together a quick card using bits and pieces from the Everyday Occasions kit. Excuse my handwriting, but I couldn't find a stamp that I liked for the greeting, so I wrote my own. I think it fits with the background of the handwriting paper.


All items are from the Everyday Occasions kit except for the Pool Party Baker's Twine (retired) and the Basic Gray marker that I used to write the greeting.

Happy Stamping!
  Rachel

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Bermuda Bay Thank You

One of the stamps I just had to have when I looked through the new catalog was Watercolor Thank You. I love single stamps for their low prices too! This card follows the pattern for most of my cards lately - quick and easy. I used Work of Art again also, stamping off to create a lighter-colored background. I whipped up 10 of these cards quickly this morning, and I think they turned out great! Easy to repeat in any color!


Stamps: Work of Art, Watercolor Thank You
Ink: Bermuda Bay
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Very Vanilla

Happy Stamping!
Rachel  
 

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Weekly Deals ~ June 17-23

Here are this week's deals (and I'm back from vacation, so expect a post or two later this week!):



Wisteria Wonder 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130017
Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN




Natural 7/8" Cotton Ribbon Item # 127844
Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN




Epic Day Designer Washi Tape Item # 131269
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.88 CAN




Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 131181
Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN
Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN




Vintage Faceted Buttons Item # 127555
Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.96 CAN




Delicate Designs Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 127023
Regular Price: $8.95 US/$10.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$8.21 CAN




Large Scallop Edgelits Die Item # 127019
Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN




Sunshine & Sprinkles Ensemble - Digital Download Item # 130668
Regular Price: $14.95 US/$16.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $8.97 US/$9.90 CAN

Happy Stamping!
Rachel 

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Weekly Deals ~ June 10-16

Here are this week's deals:



Afternoon Tea Ii Kit - Digital Download Item # 129928
Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN




Hearts A Flutter Framelits Die Item # 130159
Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN




Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 127750
Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN




Label Petite Curly Punch Item # 129405
Regular Price: $12.95 US/$15.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $9.71 US/$11.96 CAN




Chocolate Chip 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130014
Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN




Cherry Cobbler 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130012
Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN




Silver Basic Metal Buttons Item # 133319
Regular Price: $7.95 US/$8.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$6.71 CAN




Blushing Bride 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130013
Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN

Happy Stamping!
Rachel 

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Old & New Happy Birthday

This birthday card uses a mix of new and old products. If you are wanting to recreate it, it does require a variety of different things, but I really like how it turned out! I made it for my daughter's birthday, but it's appropriate for an adult too.

 
Stamps: You're My Hero (retired)
Ink: Blackberry Bliss
Paper: Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White, Moonlight DSP Stack
Accessories & Tools: Project Life Framelits, Rhinestones Basic Jewels
 
I hope you enjoyed this card. I will be leaving for a vacation today, and will be gone for several weeks. I should still be able to post weekly deals, but new cards will have to wait until I get back.
 
Happy Stamping!
Rachel

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Weekly Deals ~ June 3-9

Here are this week's deals:




Calypso Coral 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130018
Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN
Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN




Gold & Silver Stampin' Glitter Item # 132205
Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN




Champagne Glimmer Paper Item # 127885
Regular Price: $4.95 US/$5.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.46 CAN




Metallic Silver Encore Pad Item # 132142
Regular Price: $9.95 US/$12.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$9.71 CAN




Metallic Gold Encore Pad Item # 132141
Regular Price: $9.95 US/$12.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$9.71 CAN




Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 126985
Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN
Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN



Happy Stamping!
Rachel



Twitterpated Kit - Digital Download Item # 129332
Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN
Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Monday, June 2, 2014

New Catalog is Live Today! (And Some Fun Free Stuff!)

Everyone in the stamping world has been looking forward to this day ~ new catalog day! In celebration, I have not one, but FIVE cards to share with you today, one in each of the new In Colors. I show-cased different stamps from the new set Work of Art, which is quickly becoming one of my new favorites. I feel like an artist, but these cards literally only took a few minutes to make!

Lost Lagoon
 

Blackberry Bliss 
 
Mossy Meadow
 

Hello Honey
 

Tangelo Twist
 

Want to get a set of these notecards for free?!? Place an order of at least $25 using hostess code NEGFJXU4, and I will send you a set of all 5 cards, one in each of the new In Colors. Take a peek at the new catalog here. There are so many things to love! *Orders must be placed by Monday, June 9. I will mail your set of free notecards to you by the end of June.*

Stamps: Work of Art
Ink: Lost Lagoon, Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow, Hello Honey, Tangelo Twist
Paper: Lost Lagoon, Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow, Hello Honey, Tangelo Twist, Whisper White

Happy Stamping!
Rachel