Weekly Deals ~ September 30 - October 6

This week's deals are awesome! I love the Banner Punch, and the Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit has been on my wish list for awhile... I hope you find something you like! Sorry for the different format this week. The place I usually copy and paste from was messed up this morning, but I still wanted to share! Maybe this way is better? Comment and let me know which way you like.

Alphabet Rotary Stamp Price: $14.95 $11.21 Banner Punch Price: $12.95 $9.71 For The Birds Wood Stamp Set Price: $32.95 $24.71 Hearts Border Punch Price: $15.95 $11.96 Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit Price: $19.95 $14.96 Sweet Details Photobook Template - Digital Download Price: $17.95 $10.77 Ticket Duo Builder Punch Price: $15.95 $11.96 Very Vintage Designer Buttons Price: $5.95 $4.46

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Project Life: Love Story

Do you have just one scrapbook you are working on, or do you work on several at a time? I have a few that I need to put together, and I like the variety of switching back and forth, depending on what I feel like working on. A few weeks ago, I started putting this page together, and I had to order a few pictures to complete it, so now I can finally share it with you!

The Love Story Project Life Cards & Accessories from Stampin' Up! are great for scrapbooking your love story! This time, I added a few of my own embellishments to make it special. I cropped one of the 3x4 Project Life cards and a picture, also cut to 3x4, on a piece of Night of Navy cardstock. That opened up lots of options, because I wasn't stuck using a 4x6 card or photo. I also added some Rhinestones to the 4x6 card on the top. I think it gave it a little something special. And of course, Project Life cards are great for journaling! As I'm scrapbooking my wedding day and the events surrounding it, I want to write down all of my memories. This is just the beginning... stay tuned for more pages to come!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

September 2014 Paper Pumpkin

Today I am happy to share with you my first video! This was my second month of receiving the Paper Pumpkin kit, and I am just loving it so much that I had to share! 

I have been challenged to find 4 new Paper Pumpkin subscribers in the next six weeks. Do you want to be one of them?!? I love to pamper my subscribers with little thank you gifts and incentives. (Plus, the kit is a great value and so much fun to receive every month!) If you are interested in subscribing, please visit my Paper Pumpkin site. 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Weekly Deals ~ September 23-29

Here are this week's deals:

	Ovals Collection Framelits Die Item # 129381 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Hamburger Box Bigz Xl Die Item # 133724 Regular Price: $42.95 US/$52.95 CAN Discounted Price: $32.21 US/$39.71 CAN
	Gold Glitz Dazzling Details Item # 133755 Regular Price: $2.50 US/$3.25 CAN Discounted Price: $1.88 US/$2.44 CAN
	Party Pennants Bigz L Die Item # 133732 Regular Price: $32.95 US/$40.95 CAN Discounted Price: $24.71 US/$30.71 CAN
	Festive Paper-Piercing Pack Item # 127857 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$8.21 CAN
	Occasions Paper-Piercing Pack Item # 129387 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$8.21 CAN
	Eclectic Paper-Piercing Pack Item # 133778 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$8.21 CAN
	Faces I Love Swatchbook Template - Digital Download Item # 134595 Regular Price: $12.95 US/$13.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.77 US/$8.37 CAN

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Another Alternate Idea for August's Paper Pumpkin Kit

Once again, I'm running behind on getting birthday cards out on time. Story of my life. Anyways, I went back to my August Paper Pumpkin kit and it helped me out again!

I just loved how the Lucky Stars embossing folder fit with the little star card in the kit, so I decided to go with something similar to what I did here. 

I'm excited to show you this month's Paper Pumpkin kit, hopefully on Friday! If I get real brave, I might even make a video... We'll see how naptimes go this week.

Stamps: August 2014 Paper Pumpkin kit
Ink: Hello Honey
Paper: Whisper White, Strawberry Slush, August 2014 Paper Pumpkin kit
Accessories & Tools: Lucky Stars EF, Big Shot

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

And the Winner is...

The giveaway has ended, and the winner of the set of Christmas cards is...

Michelle Micheel

I will send you your cards next week. Congratulations!

I am busy holding a garage sale this weekend, so I'll be back on Monday with a new card for you. Have a great weekend!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Another Swap Card ~ Just Because

I have another card from my team swap to share with you today. I received a new batch of swaps the other day, and I just loved this card! Let me show you:

Here are a few things I love about this card:

• The greeting. I have always loved this greeting. The font is just so pretty! (I have neglected to add this stamp set to my collection though. I may have to change that!)
• The new flower punch. This comes with 2 other punches, a little star and a little heart, and they are on the top of my wish list!
• The In Colors. What a great way to show them off! 
• The simplicity. This is a very simple card, but so nice! Anyone would love to receive it!

Thank you to my fellow demonstrator who created this card! It's beautiful!

Just a reminder that today is the last day to enter my giveaway. I'll be back tomorrow to announce the winner!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Weekly Deals ~ September 16-22

This week's deals are awesome! There's even a few stamp sets! Check it out:

	Sweetheart Punch Item # 133786 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	Wooden Elements Embellishments Item # 132258 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.50 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.88 CAN
	Happy Hour Wood Stamp Set Item # 132013 Regular Price: $29.95 US/$36.95 CAN Discounted Price: $22.46 US/$27.71 CAN
	Label Card Thinlits Die Item # 133479 Regular Price: $32.95 US/$40.95 CAN Discounted Price: $24.71 US/$30.71 CAN
	Yippee-Skippee Wood Stamp Set Item # 131341 Regular Price: $18.95 US/$22.95 CAN Discounted Price: $14.21 US/$17.21 CAN
	Gold 1/8" Ribbon Item # 134583 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.95 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$5.21 CAN
	Tangerine Tango Baker'S Twine Item # 134578 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN
	Write Stuff Ii Digital Kit - Digital Download Item # 120881 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Don't forget to check out my giveaway! Only a few days left to enter!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Hello There

Today's beautiful card comes from a swap I did with my team. I can't take credit for it, but someone has some great creative juices flowing! If it's your card, thank you for sharing! 

This card features a hostess set called, you guessed it, Hello There. I love the writing used in the greetings in this set. Wouldn't you love to receive this card?

If you'd like a chance to buy this hostess set, now is a great time to have a party! Not only can you purchase great hostess sets like this one, but you also have a chance to earn a free stamp set, Good Greetings, with a party that has at least $300 in sales. Good Greetings is an exclusive set that will only be available during its promotion, now through October 31. 

I love this one too! The greetings included are great for all of the holidays coming up. If you'd like to schedule a party with me and earn this set for free, please let me know! I'm working on scheduling my October parties now. 

If you'd like to help me earn this hostess set (so I can show you some awesome ideas of how to use it!), place an order in my online store using hostess code D9GDQ2M9 by midnight tonight. I will send you a little gift as a thank you. ;)

Finally, don't forget about my giveaway! You have until Thursday to enter!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

A Merry Christmas Card... and a Giveaway!

Yesterday I was busy cutting things out for my Christmas Card event this Saturday. I was left with a bunch of scraps from the Expressions Thinlits (retired), and the scraps were so pretty, I knew I had to use them on a card!

 

I think my favorite part of the card though, are the little silver banners, punched out with the Banner Punch. Blingy and beautiful! Here are the supplies I used:

Stamps: none needed for this card!

Ink: no ink either!

Paper: Wild Wasabi, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, All is Calm DSP, Silver Glimmer Paper

Accessories & Tools: Expressions Thinlits Dies (retired), Big Shot, Banner Punch, Rhinestones

Now for the giveaway! To celebrate 1000 page views, I will be giving away a set of 5 of this card! To enter, you must do two things: 1) like my business page on Facebook and 2) comment and tell me what your favorite Stampin' Up! product is. Make sure to leave your email address in your comment or message it to me on Facebook. You have a week to enter - entries will be accepted through Thursday, September 18. I will announce the winner next Friday!

*This contest is only open to U.S. residents. Thanks for understanding!*

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

 

Last Day for the Paper Pumpkin 1/2 Off Sale!

It has been a busy and tiring week for me, but I wanted to drop in and remind you that today is the last day to get 2 months of the Paper Pumpkin monthly kit for 1/2 off. I am busy getting thank you gifts ready for my subscribers who signed up during this promotion. Don't you want to be one of them?!?

 

When you sign up as a Paper Pumpkin subscriber and choose me as your demonstrator, not only will you get an awesome crafty kit every month, but you will also get these exclusive benefits:

• FREE gifts to thank you for being a subscriber! (See the sneak peek above.)
• An invite to an exclusive event at my house in October. (If you live far away or can't make it, I will send you all the supplies to make the project and lots of ideas for other things to do with your kits.)
• $5 off of your next order from me!

I'm sorry if I've been repeating all of this information a lot lately, but it is such a great deal, I can't help but share! There's no better time to try Paper Pumpkin! You can cancel or take a month off at any time. 

To try it out for yourself, click here and enter the promo code HALFOFF2, and you will get to enjoy your first kit as soon as next week!

I hope to be back with a card tomorrow, and watch for that giveaway too...

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

Thank You!

Thank you to those of you who read my blog! Today I reached 1000 page views! I think that calls for a giveaway... so stay tuned... I'll come up with something later this week!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Weekly Deals ~ September 9-15

Here are this week's deals:

	What'S Up Punch Item # 133781 Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN
	2" Circle Punch Item # 133782 Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN
	Sweet Treat Embellishment Cups Item # 116802 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN
	Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter Item # 133751 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.69 CAN
	Blushing Bride Baker'S Twine Item # 134577 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN
	Modern Mosaic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 129984 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Hexagon Punch Item # 130919 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	World Traveler Photobook Template - Digital Download Item # 130066 Regular Price: $17.95 US/$19.95 CAN Discounted Price: $10.77 US/$11.97 CAN

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Paper Pumpkin 1/2 Off Sale Ends Wednesday!

Have you signed up for Paper Pumpkin yet? There are only a few days left to take advantage of this awesome deal: 1/2 off your first two months! Here's what you'll get:

• A crafty kit, delivered to your door around the 16th of every month.
• A few freebies from me as a thank you for your subscription.
• An invitation to an exclusive event at my house in October. (If you don't live close, I will mail all of the supplies for a Make and Take to you, along with ideas for using your Paper Pumpkin kits.)
• AND, for the last few days of the sale, if you sign up for Paper Pumpkin and choose me as your demonstrator, I will take $5 off of your next order with me!

You can get all of this for $9.97 for your first two months, and $19.95 after that. That price includes shipping; the only additional cost will be tax. You can cancel at anytime (although I don't think you'll want to after you see all of the great things in these kits!). 

Click here to sign up or find out more. Please note that all of the extras are only offered by me, Rachel Traudt. You must choose me as a demonstrator to get the extra benefits listed above.

Don't wait too long! The sale is almost over! The best part - by signing up during the sale, you will get September's kit delivered to your door very soon!

My upline, Amy Rich, shared this awesome idea of how to use the August kit. (I think I'm going to do this with mine!) Enjoy!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

 

Sweet Baby Boy Card

It seems like everyone I know who is having a baby is having a boy. So this week I needed two baby boy cards - one for some friends who had a sweet little boy on Labor Day, and the other for a baby shower I'm invited to this weekend. 

I turned to the All is Calm DSP from the Holiday Catalog. Christmas paper doesn't always have to be used for Christmas cards! I found a design that I thought would work well for a baby card. Take a look:

The color in this paper stack that I pulled out to use is Soft Sky, which I think is a perfect baby boy color. I also snuck in a few Pool Party embellishments, but they coordinated perfectly, don't you think? The button is from a retired Sale-a-bration pack, and the Pool Party Baker's Twine is also a retired gem.

Cute and sweet, just like the babies!

Stamps: Zoo Babies, Itty Bitty Banners
Ink: Soft Sky
Paper: Soft Sky, Whisper White, All is Calm DSP
Accessories & Tools: Sycamore Street Designer Buttons (retired), Pool Party Baker's Twine (retired)

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Project Life: My Second Attempt

If you remember my first attempt at Project Life, it took a long time for me to put a page together. When I got everything back out to finish up my pictures from a fall hike in 2010, it went much faster! I whipped out 3 more pages plus added a little bit to the first page that I did, all during naptime (which, let me tell you, is not very long some days!). 

Let me tell you something: I am loving Project Life! I wasn't quite sold on it at first, because I really like the look of traditional scrapbook pages. But I've realized that I will never get all of my pictures in a book if I scrapbook them all the traditional way. Project Life allows you to easily slip pictures into an album, and then add as much journaling and embellishment as you want. And you can go back and add more of that later! But at least my pictures are getting in a book. And I am documenting my memories before I completely forget them.

So without further ado, here is what I worked on the second time I tried Project Life:

 

I added to this card on my first page. I used the Skinny Mini Alphabet stamp set and Basic Gray ink to create the heading, and stickers from the Happiness Is Project Life Accessory Kit. You can see the original page by visiting the link above to my first attempt at Project Life.

This was my next page. I do plan to put a heading in the middle square, but I think the Skinny Mini Alphabet is a little too big for the phrase I want to use, so I'm still thinking about what I want to do there.

The next page was just pictures, which I think is totally acceptable in Project Life scrapbooking. It's possible I made add some stickers or something later, but for now, the pictures are in there and it would be fine as is too.

My last page for the day, and I even did some journaling! The Project Life Journaling Pens are great for this. They come in a 2-pack, two different sizes. I used the skinnier size. I love the little heart and arrow sticker on the bottom picture. The accessory kits make it really easy to add embellishments that coordinate with everything else.

Now that I've gotten into the Project Life groove, I ordered some more pictures (Shutterfly had a Labor Day sale!), and I'm working on an order for more Project Life products as well. I can't wait to share more with you, and I'm so excited to finally get some scrapbooking done! After I did these few pages, I just wanted to keep going (but of course one of my kids woke up).

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

P.S. Stampin' Up! shared with demonstrators yesterday that some additional holiday products will be released in October, including more Project Life items! I can't wait to see what they look like! 

 

Weekly Deals ~ September 2-8

Here are this week's deals:

	Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Molds Item # 131272 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	White Simply Pressed Clay Item # 130685 Regular Price: $6.95 US/$8.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$6.71 CAN
	Strawberry Slush Classic In Color Stampin' Ink Refill Item # 131167 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.81 CAN
	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Item # 131161 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.81 CAN
	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Item # 122933 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.81 CAN
	Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Item # 122932 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.81 CAN
	Back To School Ensemble - Digital Download Item # 130980 Regular Price: $17.95 US/$19.95 CAN Discounted Price: $10.77 US/$11.97 CAN

Happy Stamping!

Rachel