Old Meets New Above the Clouds

Before it retires, I had to use the Above the Clouds Bundle one last time. I love hot air balloons, and this set will stay in my craft room even when it's no longer current. I decided to pair it with a few new colors, and I used two challenges as my inspiration.

I absolutely love the color combo - Cinnamon Cider, Coastal Cabana, and Magenta Madness! I'll have to keep this one to use again. What do you think?

Stamps: Above the Clouds
Ink: Coastal Cabana
Paper: Whisper White, Cinnamon Cider, Coastal Cabana, Magenta Madness, 2020-2022 In Color 6 x 6" DSP
Embellishments: White Baker's Twine, 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots
Tools: Hot Air Balloon Punch, Stitched Be Mine Dies, Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool
Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Lovely You Note Card Stamp a Stack

I have another fun online class for you today! This one features brand NEW products from the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. The Lovely You stamp set and Lovely Labels Pick a Punch are some of my favorite products in the new catalog, so of course I had to design a class around them!

This class will include the products and supplies you need to create 20 note cards - 4 each of 5 designs. There are three options:

Option #1 - $83: This option includes the Lovely You Bundle (Lovely You photopolymer stamp set and Lovely Labels Pick a Punch), a 1/4 package of In Good Taste Designer Series Paper, a roll of Early Espresso Faux Suede Trim, a package of Rhinestones, and the extra cardstock pieces you'll need to complete the cards. You will also get a PDF tutorial with photos and instructions.
Option #2 - $33: This option includes everything listed above, but does NOT include the Lovely You Bundle.
Option #3 - $15: This option includes the PDF tutorial only.

The deadline to register for this class is June 2. When the catalog goes live on June 3, I will order everything and get it shipped to you by June 11. You'll have new products in your hands as quickly as possible!

If you'd like to register, you can do so here.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Crafting Forever!

Has living in "quarantine" been a roller coaster for you too? I've definitely had ups and downs, and yesterday was one of those really dragging, unmotivated days. At the very end of the day, I got a few minutes to craft, and it made me feel SO much better! This is one of the biggest reasons I love stamping. This is the card I created - I used some of my favorite retiring products.

This is quite possibly my favorite sentiment in the catalog, haha! Does it resonate with anyone else? 

I used the Pigment Sprinkles for my background - they're on sale right now for just $16.10! Gorgeous Grape and Bermuda Bay are two of my favorite colors. I also added a few Noble Peacock Rhinestones, which come in five gorgeous colors. These are also on sale! And I had to finish the card off with White Baker's Twine. I will miss that the most because I use it ALL. THE. TIME. Good thing there are lots of new ribbons and twines to love!

Here is a full list of supplies. Make sure to shop soon, because many of these items are while supplies last!

Stamps: Crafting Forever
Ink: Memento Black
Paper: Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape, Watercolor Paper
Embellishments: Noble Peacock Rhinestones, White Baker's Twine
Tools: Pigment Sprinkles, Aqua Painter, Stitched Shapes Dies, Versamark, Heat Tool, White Embossing Powder
Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Sweet Friend Honey Bee Card

Today's card has a sneak peek of some new products for you! One of the five new in colors that will be introduced in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog is called Bumblebee. I just had to pair it with the Honey Bee Bundle!

Sadly, the Honey Bee Bundle is retiring, so if you haven't grabbed it yet, make sure you do soon so that you don't miss out! Demonstrators are able to pre-order a selection of products from the new catalog right now, and you'll notice some of them on this card:

• the paper I used for the beehive is from the new 6 x 6" stacks of Designer Series Paper. I'm so glad they're bringing polka dots back!
• the enamel dots come in a package with all 5 of the new in colors
• the pink color you see is another new color - Magenta Madness

There are lots of little details on this card - I used the flower stamps in the stamp set with Versamark ink to create a subtle background on the card base. The Detailed Bee Dies were used to cut out the honeycomb, the stamped bee, the hearts, and the beehive. 

I love these dies! You even get an intricate bee die - check it out!

Are you excited for the new catalog? Using new products is so much fun! If you just can't wait until June 3 to purchase them, consider buying a starter kit. You can include products from the pre-order in it, and then you'll have a 20% discount to use on the rest of the catalog when it goes live on June 3. You can find out more here or contact me if you'd like to chat.

Stamps: Honey Bee
Ink: Memento Black, Versamark
Paper: Bumblebee, Basic Black, Whisper White, Magenta Madness, 2020-2022 In Color 6 x 6" Designer Series Paper Stack
Embellishments: Magenta Madness 1/4" Ribbon, 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots
Tools: Detailed Bee Dies
Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Happy Stamping!
Rachel

Music From the Heart Stamp a Stack

Are any of you music-loving crafters like me? I have been playing the piano for 30 years, and the organ for 20, so I couldn't let the Music From the Heart stamp set retire without offering a class with it!

In this class to go, you'll make 16 cards - 4 each of 4 designs, all featuring the Music From the Heart stamp set. There are 3 options for ordering:

Option #1 - $56: This option includes the Music From the Heart stamp set, a 1/2 package of Designer Series Paper, a roll of ribbon, a package of rhinestones, the cardstock and envelopes cut for your 16 cards, and a PDF tutorial with instructions for putting your cards together.

Option #2 - $36: This option includes everything in Option #1 EXCEPT for the stamp set.

Option #3 - $15: This option includes the tutorial ONLY.

Other supplies you will need for this class:

* Black, Basic Gray, Real Red, Flirty Flamingo, and Highland Heather ink pads

* Stampin' Blends Markers: Light & Dark Smoky Slate, Light & Dark Real Red, Light Crumb Cake, Dark Highland Heather, Dark Flirty Flamingo

* Adhesive - I recommend SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, and Mini Glue Dots

You may already have these supplies or others that you can substitute, or you can purchase them in my online store here.

The deadline to register for this class is May 26, or while supplies last. I expect the class kits to ship to you or be ready for pick up by June 1. You can register here.

I will email you at the address you provide within a day to send your invoice. Please watch for it. I will also use this email address to update you on when your class will ship and to send you your PDF tutorial.

Can I let you in on a little secret? If you're a part of my team, you get the tutorial for this class for free, along with all of my other tutorials! And this week, it's going to be so fun to be a part of my team and Stampin' Up! Not only is Stampin' Up! offering a fun online event for demonstrators, but my team has also put together a full day online training for this Saturday, including lots of stamping! Lots of the stamping presentations in both events will include brand new product, which is so fun - in fact, I was designing my projects last night, and I can't wait to share them with you. The other fun part of Saturday's event is that the demonstrator who helped design the Music From the Heart stamp set is going to be a guest presenter! I can't wait! It's not too late to be a part of these events - I know some of you have expressed interest in the starter kit, and now couldn't be a better time to purchase it. If you'd like to get in on these events, you can find more information on the starter kit and purchase one here.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Ornate Garden Sliding Gift Box

Hello, and happy teacher appreciation week! As a former teacher, I always have a lot of fun spoiling my kids' teachers for holidays like this one. This year, it looks a little bit different since the kids haven't been at school. I still wanted to do something to say thank you to their teachers, so I whipped up these fun sliding gift boxes and we dropped them off yesterday when we picked up their schoolwork.

Now when I say I "whipped them up", it was not really quick or easy. Creating my own 3D projects is a little out of my comfort zone. Usually I find a tutorial I can copy and then create my own design from the tutorial. This time I actually figured out the measurements myself, and only wasted a few pieces of paper! I will be sharing a tutorial I created for this box with my email subscribers on Thursday. If you aren't on my email list, you can join here.

If you're reading this farther down the road, just send me a message after you join my email list, and I'll forward the tutorial on to you. Hopefully this project inspires you to do a little something extra for the teachers in your life this week!

Stamps: Ornate Thanks
Paper: Whisper White, Terracotta Tile, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Ornate Garden Specialty DSP 
Embellishments: Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack, Gilded Gems
Tools: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tools, Stitched Shapes Dies
Adhesives: Tear and Tape, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Shop with me in May and earn a free mystery embellishment for every $35 you spend! You must use the host code GGTQGC3F when you order. You can contact me to place your order or shop here.

 

#GDP238: Ombre Card Collection

The sketch challenge this week at Global Design Project provided a lot of inspiration for me! So much inspiration that I created 4 cards using it - all the same but in different colors. I had to decide which one to use as my entry for the challenge, so I went to my Facebook followers and asked them to vote. It was pretty much a tie between two colors - do you want to see which one I chose?!

 

The blue/green combo was the winner, simply because I liked the placement of the rhinestones better. Purple is my favorite color, so that one was a close second!

And I created this card in two other colors too!

Leave a comment and let me know which color is your favorite. I've listed all of my supplies below. Each card was done with a watercolor wash using an Aqua Painter and 2-3 inks. I started at the bottom and worked my way up, so that the deeper color would fade into a lighter color. Don't you love the ombre look?

I think this photo is my favorite - the colors are so bright and vibrant! The sentiment comes from the Strong & Beautiful stamp set, and I had four of my very good friends in mind when I created these cards. Thank you for stopping by today. I hope I've inspired you to go and create something bold and beautiful!

Stamps: Strong & Beautiful
Ink: Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, So Saffron, Melon Mambo, Flirty Flamingo, Stampin' Blends Markers: Dark Bermuda Bay, Dark Highland Heather, Dark Flirty Flamingo, Dark Daffodil Delight
Paper: Whisper White, Watercolor Paper, Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo
Embellishments: Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, Holiday Rhinestones, Noble Peacock Rhinestones
Tools: Stitched Labels Dies, Aqua Painter
Adhesives: SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stamping!

Rachel