Ornate Garden Sneak Peek!

I have a sneak peek for you today - the Ornate Garden Suite is a new suite of products from the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog that starts in June. However, Stampin' Up! is releasing this suite early, in April, or you can add these products to your starter kit right now! The suite includes 2 stamp sets, 2 sets of dies, a ribbon combo pack, an embossing folder, and some gold gems. I think you will love everything!

The color scheme for my card today was inspired by last week's GDP color challenge. I didn't quite get my card finished in time to enter the challenge, but I love how the card turned out, and I still wanted to share it with you!

I used the Corrugated Embossing Folder for the Petal Pink piece in the background. This embossing folder has been on my wish list for a long time, and I finally added it to my last order. I think it will get a lot of use - it adds the perfect texture to your projects!

I had all of my teacher friends in mind when I picked the sentiment for this card. When I was a teacher, it was always SO much extra work to get ready for a substitute teacher, and teachers everywhere are having to prepare for substitute teachers (parents) who aren't even teachers! This morning, our schools officially closed for the remainder of the school year, and I am still trying to wrap my brain around what that means for my family. Lots of challenges ahead for sure, but stamping is my stress relief - so that is not going to change! Hopefully stamping is stress relief for you too, and you can find some time in your day to be creative.

Stamps: Ornate Thanks, Ornate Style
Ink: Sahara Sand, Stampin' Blends Markers: Light Crumb Cake, Light Daffodil Delight, Light & Dark Pool Party, Light & Dark Petal Pink
Paper: Sahara Sand, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Shimmery White Cardstock, Whisper White
Embellishments: Petal Pink Metallic Edge Ribbon, Gilded Gems
Tools: Versamark, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Corrugated EF
Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

So Very Vellum with Under My Umbrella

I have TWO cards to share with you today! One of these is a card we made at my last card class, and the other was a card with basically the same layout that I created for a friend who needed a baby shower card. Both cards feature the So Very Vellum paper that you can get for free during Sale-a-bration, plus the Under My Umbrella stamp set. My intention was to create a third card using the Soft Sea Foam vellum, but I just haven't found the time this week. Being quarantined to your house is supposed to give you more time, right? Well, I'm not finding that true at my house. Here are the two cards side by side.

Here's a tip: if you find a layout you like for a card, use it on several cards and just change some of the elements! This was the first card I created for my card class.

I used the Pleased as Punch paper for the umbrella on this one, and the Woven Threads Sequins for a little embellishment.

Right around the time of my card class, a friend asked if I could make her a card for a baby shower she was invited to. Of course I said yes, and I used the same layout to make creating easy. I still used the Pleased as Punch paper for the umbrella, but this time I stamped and colored flowers with my Stampin' Blends Markers, and then fussy cut them and added them to the umbrella. I added a few Silver Glimmer hearts cut with the Be Mine Stitched Dies to go along with the sentiment, 'Showered with Love'.

Which card do you like better? I'm partial to the purple one, because it's my favorite color!

I hope you are getting more crafting time than me these days. If you are looking for more crafty supplies, check out the BOGO Sale I'm hosting in my Facebook group, now through March 31. I'm offering extra freebies the more you spend, PLUS you'll earn Sale-a-bration rewards too! Here's a list of supplies I used on today's cards:

Stamps: Under My Umbrella
Ink: Memento Black, Stampin' Blends: Dark Purple Posy, Dark Pool Party, Light & Dark Granny Apple Green
Paper: Purple Posy, Whisper White, Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Balmy Blue, Pleased as Punch DSP, So Very Vellum DSP
Embellishments: Woven Threads Sequins, Whisper White Baker's Twine
Tools: Umbrella Builder Punch, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Be Mine Stitched Dies, Stitched Shapes Dies
Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Well Dressed Birthday Card

It's hard to believe, but there is just one week left of Sale-a-bration. That kind of snuck up on me with everything that's been going on in the past few weeks. Are you doing ok? I have been trying to check in with friends and family more frequently, because I know that this pandemic has caused me to have some stressful and worry-filled days. But today was a good day, and I hope it gives me momentum to keep on going because tomorrow we start home-schooling for at least a few weeks, and I'm going to need some extra momentum!

Today's card uses the Well Dressed stamp set, which you can get for free during Sale-a-bration when you place a $50 order. This is a masculine set, although I have seen some great feminine samples too! It does not include any sentiments, so your options are endless - you can pair it with any sentiment you like. 

The color combination includes Crumb Cake, Blueberry Bushel, and Call Me Clover. These colors go great together! Blueberry Bushel and Call Me Clover will be retiring with this catalog, so make sure to add them to your cart if you don't already have them. Blueberry Bushel is one of my favorites, and I have been using it a lot recently!

Here is a full list of supplies:
Stamps: Well Dressed, Perennial Birthday
Ink: Blueberry Bushel, Crumb Cake
Paper: Blueberry Bushel, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, 2018-2020 In Color 6 x 6" DSP
Embellishments: Braided Burlap Trim
Tools: Stitched Shapes Dies
Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

You're Cute as a Bug

I have such a fun card to share with you today! This card was one I did for a swap way back in January, but I haven't had the chance to share it here yet. 

I used colors from the Brights family to create my rainbow, and there are several fun little details - the little row of bugs is stamped in Versamark for a subtle background, and I went over the ladybug with Wink of Stella for some extra sparkle!

We made this card at my card class in January as well, and everyone loved it! Remember, you can earn this stamp set for free by hosting a qualifying party this month, or when you place a $300 order in my online store. Don't wait - there's only a few weeks left!

Stamps: Little Ladybug
Ink: Memento Black, Stampin' Blends Markers: Dark Poppy Parade, Versamark
Paper: Whisper White, Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape
Embellishments: Glitter Enamel Dots, Gorgeous Grape Mini Striped Ribbon
Tools: Stitched Shapes Dies, Wink of Stella
Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Little Ladybug Birthday Card

Today's card features the Little Ladybug stamp set. You can only get this one for a few more weeks during Sale-a-bration, either by hosting a qualifying party or by placing a $300 order yourself. It's worth it, in my opinion. This stamp set is large, and SO cute!

You can also purchase the coordinating Ladybugs Dies, which cut out quite a few of the stamped images. Don't you love it when you don't have to fussy cut?!

If you'd like to see how I put this card together, you can see a video here:

Stamps: Little Ladybug
Ink: Memento Black, Stampin' Blends: Light & Dark Daffodil Delight, Light & Dark Granny Apple Green, Light Rococo Rose, Light Smoky Slate, Ivory
Paper: Balmy Blue, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Pleased as Punch DSP
Embellishments: White Baker's Twine, Gingham Gala Sequins
Tools: Ladybugs Dies, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Rectangle Stitched Dies
Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Pleased as Punch Fun Fold Class

I have a brand new class to offer you today! I am trying something new with this class - let me know if you like this style of ordering, and you may see more classes like this in the future.

Here's how it works: You place an order of at least $50 before tax and shipping in my online store. You MUST use the host code associated with this class - KAE39E9H. In your order, include the products that you will need to complete your cards.

I will send you the cardstock (cut and scored for you), the foil and glimmer pieces, the Rhinestones, and the little piece of pink ribbon. You will make one of each card pictured - 4 cards total. You will also need:

• a package of Pleased as Punch paper
• Petal Pink, Pear Pizazz, Highland Heather, and Balmy Blue ink
• White Baker's Twine or White Flax Ribbon (your choice)
• Peaceful Moments stamp set
• the Umbrella Builder Punch, the Tulip Builder Punch, the Heart Punch Pack, and the Small Bloom Punch (these are optional - if you do not have them, you can fussy cut the paper)
• adhesive - I used SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, and Mini Glue Dots

The deadline to order for this class is March 20, but the Pleased as Punch paper is while supplies last, so order soon in case it sells out! I will cut everything and ship to you by March 27.

See the cards close up here:

Happy Stamping! Rachel

#GDP230: I Can't Thank You Enough

I used the sketch challenge at Global Design Project as the inspiration for today's card.

This pattern of paper in the Flowering Foils paper pack is perfect for using your sponge brayers. I picked Coastal Cabana and Gorgeous Grape, two of my favorite colors, as the palette for this card. 

The sentiment comes from the So Sentimental stamp set, and the card is finished off with a few Gorgeous Grape Rhinestones from the Noble Peacock Rhinestones.

Make sure you get this paper soon! It's only available while supplies last, and it's so beautiful that I don't think it will last for long!

Stamps: So Sentimental
Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Coastal Cabana
Paper: Whisper White, Gorgeous Grape, Flowering Foils DSP
Embellishments: Noble Peacock Rhinestones, White Baker's Twine
Tools: So Sweetly Stitched Dies, Sponge Brayers
Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Flowering Foils in Blueberry Bushel: Two Ways

I have two cards to share with you today! I used the Flowering Foils Designer Series Paper along with sponge daubers to create these beautiful cards. Here is the first one - for this one I used the paper as a background piece.

I colored the Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon with the Light Night of Navy Stampin' Blends Marker - it was a pretty close match to the Blueberry Bushel!

For the second card, I fussy cut the flowers out of the paper. This takes a little bit longer, but isn't too hard when you're using Paper Snips. 

I've used the Sending You Thoughts stamp set on both cards. This stamp set and the Flowering Foils paper are both free choices when you spend $50 during Sale-a-bration! 

Which card do you like better? I love the Blueberry Bushel, but I think lots of colors would look great on these flowers!

If you'd like to see how I put these cards together, you can watch the video here:

Stamps: Sending You Thoughts
Ink: Blueberry Bushel, Pear Pizzazz, Stampin' Blends: Light Night of Navy
Paper: Blueberry Bushel, Whisper White, Flowering Foils DSP
Embellishments: Noble Peacock Rhinestones, Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon 
Tools: Sponge Daubers, Story Label Punch, Scripty EF
Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Happy Stamping!

Rachel