CASEing the Catalog and My Creative Process

I have two final Valentine's cards to share with you today. The first I copied straight from the pages of the Occasions Catalog.

I loved the soft, pretty look of this card, and it was fairly easy to duplicate. It inspired me to make this card too.

I started out by stamping a few different images for the background, but stuck to using Crumb Cake ink on Crumb Cake cardstock. The other element that is the same is the strip of Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper. I think there is another card in the catalog that uses the Lots of Labels framelits, and that is where that inspiration came from. I really like how this one turned out! Which one is your favorite?

Card #1
Stamps: Bloomin' Love
Ink: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Blushing Bride
Paper: Crumb Cake, Love Blossoms DSP Stack, Whisper White, Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper
Accessories & Tools: Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Dies, Big Shot, Banner Triple Punch, Pearls, Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit (sequins)

Card #2
Stamps: Bloomin' Love
Ink: Rose Red, Crumb Cake
Paper: Crumb Cake, Love Blossoms DSP Stack, Whisper White, Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper
Accessories & Tools: Lots of Labels Framelits, Big Shot

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Sparkly Bloomin' Heart Valentine

I'm back today to share another Valentine's card with you. I am loving all colors of the glimmer paper right now, and I used the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper on this card.

The base of the card uses the Dazzling Details glitter. I used the striped decorative mask and a sponge dauber to apply the glitter to the cardstock. I've had this card base sitting around for quite awhile (I meant to make a Christmas card with it), and finally found a use for it!

Stamps: Bloomin' Love
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper, Love Blossoms DSP Stack
Tools & Accessories: Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Dies, Lots of Labels Dies, Big Shot, Dazzling Details, Dots & Stripes Decorative Masks, Sponge Daubers

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Weekly Deals ~ February 23-29

Here are this week's deals:

	2015-2017 In Color Stampin' Write Markers Item # 138333 Regular Price: $15.00 US/$19.00 CAN Discounted Price: $11.25 US/$14.25 CAN
	Flower Medallion Punch Item # 137417 Regular Price: $18.00 US/$22.00 CAN Discounted Price: $13.50 US/$16.50 CAN
	Classy Designer Buttons Item # 138393 Regular Price: $6.00 US/$7.50 CAN Discounted Price: $4.50 US/$5.63 CAN
	Stars Framelits Dies Item # 133723 Regular Price: $27.00 US/$33.00 CAN Discounted Price: $20.25 US/$24.75 CAN
	Happy Heart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 137364 Regular Price: $7.50 US/$9.25 CAN Discounted Price: $5.63 US/$6.94 CAN

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

January 2016 Paper Pumpkin Alternative Card

This week I'll be sharing the Valentine's Day cards that I sent to my college friends. Even though the five of us are spread all over the country, they are still my best friends, and I wanted to send them special valentines this year.

This first card uses the stamp set from January's Paper Pumpkin kit. When I saw the 'MEH' stamp, I knew it would be perfect for one of my friends! (Other than that, it probably won't get much use. Do you have a use for this stamp?) Check it out!

I tried to make a pretty Valentine's card, even though the sentiment speaks otherwise. Do you think I succeeded? Here are the extra supplies I used:

Stamps: Cute Conversations
Ink: Bermuda Bay
Paper: Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Have a Cuppa DSP Stack
Accessories & Tools: Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit

That heart doily is from the Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit. They come in silver and gold, but if you flip them to the other side, you get white! You can do this with our regular foil doilies too!

I plan to share the rest of my valentines this week, so make sure to check back!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

February 2016 Paper Pumpkin: Using the Envelopes

Have you seen this month's Paper Pumpkin kit yet? It is gorgeous! If not, take a look at Stampin' Up!'s short video. You will love it!

I needed a few more thank you cards for Christmas and baby thank yous, but I didn't want to spend too much time putting them together. I decided to use the envelopes from this month's kit to make simple and pretty thank you cards. I love how they turned out! (And I don't think any of my envelopes are going to be used in the way they were intended...)

The extra supplies I used were Blackberry Bliss cardstock, Whisper White cardstock (for the inside), and Calypso Coral Thick Baker's Twine.

Refills for this kit will go on sale this coming Monday, February 22. If you're a current subscriber, you can buy the refill kit (which includes everything except for the stamps and ink) for just $8! I have a feeling this one will sell out quickly - I know I'll be buying a few! While the stamps are really pretty, you can easily substitute others. If you're not a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber, sign up here, and you too can purchase the refills come Monday!

I'll be back next week to finally share some of my valentines with you. Stay tuned!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Weekly Deals ~ February 16-22

Check out this week's deals!

	Bitty Butterfly Punch Item # 129406 Regular Price: $16.00 US/$20.00 CAN Discounted Price: $12.00 US/$15.00 CAN
	Pansy Punch Item # 130698 Regular Price: $16.00 US/$20.00 CAN Discounted Price: $12.00 US/$15.00 CAN
	Fast Fuse Adhesive Refill Item # 129027 Regular Price: $7.50 US/$9.25 CAN Discounted Price: $5.63 US/$6.94 CAN
	Brights Sequin Assortment Item # 138389 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	Envelope Punch Board Item # 133774 Regular Price: $20.00 US/$25.00 CAN Discounted Price: $15.00 US/$18.75 CAN

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Weekly Deals ~ February 9-15

Here are this week's deals:

	Baker's Box Thinlits Dies Item # 138279 Regular Price: $33.00 US/$41.00 CAN Discounted Price: $24.75 US/$30.75 CAN
	Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim Item # 137910 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	Butterfly Basics Wood Stamp Set-Mount Item # 138813 Regular Price: $48.00 US/$59.00 CAN Discounted Price: $36.00 US/$44.25 CAN
	Crushed Curry Baker's Twine Item # 134586 Regular Price: $3.00 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.25 US/$2.81 CAN
	Blossom Bunch Punch Item # 140612 Regular Price: $18.00 US/$22.00 CAN Discounted Price: $13.50 US/$16.50 CAN

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Weekly Deals ~ February 2-8

Here are this week's deals:

	Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies Item # 137547 Regular Price: $40.00 US/$49.00 CAN Discounted Price: $30.00 US/$36.75 CAN
	Snow Friends Framelits Dies Item # 139664 Regular Price: $27.00 US/$33.00 CAN Discounted Price: $20.25 US/$24.75 CAN
	Crazy About You Clear-Mount Stamp Set Item # 138859 Regular Price: $39.00 US/$48.00 CAN Discounted Price: $29.25 US/$36.00 CAN
	Gold 1/8" Ribbon Item # 134583 Regular Price: $5.00 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.75 US/$4.69 CAN
	Decorative Label Punch Item # 120907 Regular Price: $18.00 US/$22.00 CAN Discounted Price: $13.50 US/$16.50 CAN

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Last Chance to RSVP for Hello Life: Lots of Cards Class to Go

Today is the last day to RSVP for the Hello Life: Lots of Cards Class to Go. This class costs $32, and includes the consumable supplies to make the cards, a set of Whisper White notecards and envelopes, and one sheet of Stampin' Dimensionals. You will need to provide your own stamps, ink, and additional adhesives. Here is a suggested list of products you might want to use:

Hello Life Photopolymer Stamp Set (item # 137136)

Clear Block A (item # 118487)

Clear Block E (item # 118484)

Clear Block H (item # 118490)

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad (item # 131173)

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (item # 132708)

Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad (item # 101731)

Paper Snips (item # 103579)

Stampin' Trimmer (item # 126869)

Multipurpose Liquid Glue (item # 110755)

Fast Fuse (item # 129026)

Pencil and eraser

The supplies for these cards come from the Hello Life Project Kit. If you are local and would like to purchase the wire frame and Mini Metallic Clothespins that are part of the kit but not used for the cards, you can pay $40 and pick your kit up from me. (The wire frame is just too large for me to ship easily.)

Please RSVP for this class by TODAY, Monday, February 1. I will send you a PayPal request and payment must also be received TODAY. I will ship the kits out on February 10.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel