Flowering Cactus Anniversary Card

I have one more Flowering Cactus card to share with you today. This product medley was my absolute favorite thing in the January-June Mini Catalog! It's one of those things that will stay on my shelf even after it retires.

As some of you know, my husband and I celebrated our tenth anniversary this month. It took me awhile to decide what I wanted to do for his card, but when I settled on the Flowering Cactus Product Medley, it was the perfect choice! We met in Arizona, and have lived here for the past 4 1/2 years. Here's the card:

 

I also did a little bit of decorating on the inside. I wanted it to be special! 

 

Do you see the stitched heart? It comes from the Give it a Whirl Dies set, and to be honest, the stitched hearts in that set are what made me want to purchase it! The little tag comes from the Hydrangea Dies, and the sentiment is from the Hydrangea Haven stamp set.

 

Here is a full list of the products I used on this card:

Stamps: Hydrangea Haven

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Calypso Coral, Flowering Cactus DSP

Embellishments: Linen Thread (Flowering Cactus Product Medley)

Tools: Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Give it a Whirl Dies, Hydrangea Dies, Layering Circles Dies, Playful Alphabet Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP297: You Are Unique

It's been a long while since I participated in a Global Design Project challenge, but I needed to create something that wasn't for a class, and I love a good color challenge! Here are the colors for this week's challenge:

I am featuring the Friends Are Like Seashells Bundle on Facebook this week, and I wanted to incorporate that into my design. Kill two birds with one stone, right? Well, these colors didn't exactly scream seashore.... but I made it work, and I kind of love how it turned out! Take a look:

 

This bundle comes with a large die that coordinates with some of the stamped images, as well as an embossing folder. The greenery was trimmed from that large die. The shells are stamped in Blackberry Bliss, and I used a Blender Pen to add a little bit more color to the small one. The starfish is stamped in Fresh Freesia.

 

The sentiment label is cut from the Potted Succulent Dies - it was the perfect fit for this sentiment! And don't you love how striking the white embossing is on a dark color like Blackberry Bliss? I sure do! I finished the card off with a few of the Artistry Blooms Sequins.

 

This card was so fun to make! When I'm designing for classes, I tend to make simpler cards, or stick to a certain group of products. I didn't think about any of that while making this card, and just used whatever I wanted! The creative time was just what I needed. 

 

Here is a full list of the supplies I used:

Stamps: Friends Are Like Seashells

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Fresh Freesia

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Blackberry Bliss, Pear Pizzazz, 2021-2023 In Color DSP

Embellishments: Artistry Blooms Sequins

Tools: Seaside Seashells Dies, Potted Succulents Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Blender Pens

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Party Puffin Stamp a Stack

I have a fun new class to share with you today! It features the Party Puffin stamp set and our beautiful new In Colors. Here's a sneak peek:

 

In this class through the mail, you'll make 20 note card size cards featuring the Party Puffin stamp set and the brand new In Colors! Here are the options for purchasing: 

 

Option #1 ($59): This option includes the Party Puffin stamp set, a full package of 6" x 6" 2021-2023 In Color Designer Series Paper, a full package of In Color Jewels, and a full package of Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes. You'll also receive the cardstock pieces you'll need to put your cards together, and a PDF tutorial with instructions.

Option #2 ($35): This option includes everything listed above, EXCEPT for the stamp set.

Option #3 ($15): This option includes the tutorial only. If you purchase this option, your tutorial will not be sent to you until I ship the class on July 19.

 

You can also add on the inks needed to make your cards. Options and prices are listed below:

• Memento Black ink ($6.00) 
• In Color inks - Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya, Polished Pink, Soft Succulent ($7.50 each or $33.75 for all 5) 
• Stampin' Blends - Pumpkin Pie, Polished Pink, Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Pale Papaya ($.9.00 per set)

If you'd like me to add on any adhesives, please add that to your comments and I am happy to include those as well.

Shipping is $9.00, or you can do porch pick up if you are local to Gilbert, AZ.

The deadline to sign up for this class is Friday, July 9. The class kit will ship to you by July 19. This is also when the tutorials will be sent via email. After you sign up, please watch your email for a personalized invoice with the options you've chosen.

Fill out the registration form here. 

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

June Card Club Sneak Peek

Somehow I missed posting the sneak peek of this month's Card Club earlier. So here it is!

 

Here are some of the perks for belonging to the club:

 

If you'd like to receive this month's kit, there are 3 days left to subscribe. You can sign up here.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

June Christmas Card Club Sneak Peek

June's Christmas Card Club features the new Tidings & Trimmings Bundle and traditional Christmas colors!

 

Here are a few details about the club:

 

The deadline to sign up for this month's kit is June 15. You can register here.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Hopping by to Just Say Hi

I've been waiting to share today's card with you for a long time! In April, my team leader did a fun creative challenge with our team. Those who participated were split into teams, and each week she gave us different criteria for creating cards. We got points for each of the items we included, and sometimes there were extra challenges like this one - a slimline card. This was probably my favorite card that I created during the entire challenge. Take a look!

 

I used the Layering Circles Dies to cut out some "windows" for my kangaroos. I was inspired by Erica Cerwin, who did a peekaboo card like this, although hers was not a slimline card. 

 

Here is a full list of my supplies:

Stamps: Kangaroo & Company

Ink: Coastal Cabana, Memento Black, Stampin' Blends Markers: Cinnamon Cider, Petal Pink

Paper: Coastal Cabana, Basic White, Flirty Flamingo, Pattern Party Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack

Tools: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Tasteful Labels Dies, Kangaroo Dies, Layering Circles Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

 

If you like this card and you'd like to receive a tutorial for it, be sure to join my email list. I'll be sending a tutorial for this card next Monday to my email subscribers!

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel