#GDP316: CASEing with Eden's Garden

Hello! I found some time to play along with the Global Design Project challenge this week. The challenge was to CASE a card by Stesha Bloodhart, which was really fun for me because I always love her cards! Here is the inspiration card:

 

And here is what I made:

 

I used the Eden's Garden Bundle, along with the Garden Gems (only available while supplies last!). I decided to go away from the color scheme in the Ever Eden Designer Series Paper, which has lots of greens and gold, and came up with my own color combination - Pool Party, Fresh Freesia, Basic White, Sahara Sand, and Soft Suede. The Bark Embossing Folder adds some texture in the background. And don't you think those gems take on some Pool Party tones?

 

You might not recognize the gems in the center of the flower. I had some left over from one of our kits - the Notes of Cheer Card Kit - and I thought they fit perfectly with the Fresh Freesia flower. You could also use the In Color Jewels.

 

Here is a full list of supplies used on this card:

Stamps: Eden's Garden

Ink: Fresh Freesia

Paper: Pool Party, Basic White, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede

Embellishments: Linen Thread, Garden Gems, Notes of Cheer Card Kit (purplish gems)

Tools: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Eden Dies, Layering Circle Dies, Bark Embossing Folder, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

November Christmas Card Club Sneak Peek

If you have some furry friends in your life, you're going to love this month's Christmas Card Club kit! Sign up for this club, and you'll get the supplies to make 8 Christmas cards every month - 2 each of 4 designs. 

 

 

What happens when you make 8 Christmas cards every month? By this time of year, you have enough made and ready to send so there will be no scrambling to find or make cards when December arrives. Awesome, right?!

Read about the club and sign up to get this month's kit here.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

Christmas Stamp a Stack Series - November: Christmas to Remember

 

 

It's time for the second class in my Christmas Stamp a Stack Series! This month's class features the Christmas to Remember stamp set and some brand new paper and embellishments!

 

This card class will include supplies to make 12 cards using the Christmas to Remember stamp set - 3 each of 4 designs. You will receive two rolls of ribbon and one embellishment, a half package of the Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series Paper, and the cardstock and paper pieces you'll need to assemble your cards, plus envelopes and a tutorial with instructions.
You will need the Christmas to Remember stamp set to complete your cards, as well as the following inks: Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen. Recommended adhesives are Stampin' Seal+, Mini Glue Dots, and Stampin' Dimensionals.
Here are the class options:
Option #1 ($68): This option includes the Christmas to Remember stamp set, two rolls of ribbon, one embellishment, a half package of Ever Eden Specialty Designer Series Paper, and all of the cardstock and paper pieces to create your 12 cards, plus envelopes and a PDF tutorial.
Option #2 ($42): This option includes everything listed above in Option #1, EXCEPT for the Christmas to Remember stamp set.
Option #3 ($15): This option includes the tutorial only.
The deadline to register for this month's cards is November 1. Card kits will be mailed to you by November 15. If you purchase the tutorial only, it will be emailed to you when the kits ship. 

 

If you are interested in signing up for this class, you can sign up here.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Frightfully Cute Halloween Class

In this class through the mail, you'll make 3 treat packages and 2 fun fold cards - one is a gift card holder! Treats are not included. 

Here are the options for purchasing this class:
Option #1: ($87) This option includes the Frightfully Cute Bundle (stamps & dies), a full package of the Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper, a full roll of ribbon, and a full package of Cute Stars Sequins, plus the supplies cut and ready to make all of your projects and a PDF tutorial with instructions.
Option #2: ($39) This option includes everything listed above, except for the Frightfully Cute Bundle.
Option #3: ($15) This option includes the tutorial only.
You will need the Frightfully Cute Bundle to complete your projects, or you can substitute a Halloween set that you already own. You will also need the following inks: Pumpkin Pie, Highland Heather, Memento Black, Daffodil Delight, and Mango Melody. I recommend these adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, and Mini Glue Dots. You are welcome to add these items on to your kit.
Shipping for this class is $9, or you can pick it up if you are local to Gilbert, AZ.
The deadline to sign up for this class is Monday, October 11. Kits will ship by October 18 so that you should receive them in time to put your projects together before Halloween. The dies are currently on backorder until October 18, so if you choose to include the bundle in your class, your class will ship a few days later. 

You can sign up for this class here.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Announcing a Christmas Stamp a Stack Series!

Today I am announcing a class series I'll be running in October, November, and December. This series of classes will be online/through the mail, so anyone can join in! Each month, the class will include supplies to make 12 cards. In October and November, the cards will be Christmas cards, and December's class will be Christmas-themed thank you cards. If you participate all three months, you'll get a special gift from me in December!

 

Would you like to see a peek at October's cards? Of course you would!

 

This kit will be a special one - you'll get a half package of the Sale-a-bration paper, Peaceful Prints, as well as a sampling of the Be Dazzling Paper that has already sold out. Here are the details:

This card class will include supplies to make 12 cards using the Peaceful Deer Bundle - 2 each of 6 designs. You will receive two rolls of ribbon and two full embellishments, a half package of the Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper (from Sale-a-bration), a sampling of the Be Dazzling Paper (also from Sale-a-bration), and the cardstock and paper pieces you'll need to assemble your cards, plus envelopes and a tutorial with instructions.

You will need the Peaceful Deer Bundle to complete your cards, as well as the following inks: Soft Suede, Garden Green, Sahara Sand, Real Red, Memento Black, and Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers. Recommended adhesives are Stampin' Seal+, Mini Glue Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, and Stampin' Dimensionals.

Here are the class options:

Option #1 ($85): This option includes the Peaceful Deer Bundle (stamp set & punch), plus two rolls of ribbon, two full embellishments, a half package of Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper, and all of the cardstock and paper pieces to create your 12 cards, plus envelopes and a PDF tutorial.

Option #2 ($42): This option includes everything listed in Option #1 EXCEPT for the Peaceful Deer Bundle.

Option #3 ($15): This option includes the tutorial only.

The deadline to register for this month's cards is October 1. Card kits will be mailed to you by October 15.

If you'd like to purchase this class, please fill out the sign up form here.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

#GDP309: A Black & White Christmas

This week's color challenge at Global Design Project is right up my ally - black and white with a pop of color! 

 

My first thought was to add a little bit of pink - I love that color combination! But laying in bed the other night, the idea for this card came to me, and I switched gears. When does your inspiration happen? I often think of my best ideas while laying in bed at night before I go to sleep. (Or, let's be honest, when I'm laying awake in the middle of the night, trying to distract myself from worrying about something.) Anyways... here is my card:

 

This card turned out exactly how I wanted it to! That Real Red Ruffled Ribbon is SO pretty - in fact, after I used it, several of my kids asked for a piece! 

 

Here is a full list of the products I used:

Stamps: Evergreen Elegance

Ink: Memento Black

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Basic Black, Pattern Party Host DSP

Embellishments: Real Red Ruffled Ribbon, Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins

Tools: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

Want a free tutorial for this card? I send a free card tutorial to my email subscribers every Monday, and this one is coming up next week! Join my email list here.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Delicate Dahlias: Simple Stamping

Welcome back! Today I have a set of cards to share with you using the Delicate Dahlias stamp set. This is a stamp set that you can earn for free with a $100 order during Sale-a-bration. It's a really pretty set, with several "distinktive" stamps, a variety of sentiments, and beautiful floral images! 

 

These cards came about because of a challenge my team leader was running. For this particular challenge we had to use certain colors - Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, and Flirty Flamingo. I did not have a lot of time to participate when she offered this challenge, but I am a little bit (sometimes a lot) competitive. It just so happened that the same week, in our weekly email from Stampin' Up!, the project they shared with us had very similar colors.

 

I decided to CASE the cards in the email and use the challenge colors, and it worked out perfectly! All three of these cards are pretty simple stamping, but they pack a punch with the beautiful images in this stamp set. Here's a look at each one individually.

 

Don't forget - this stamp set is free with a $100 purchase. You can shop here.

And here is a full list of supplies I used - but of course you can CASE these cards with any color combination you'd like!

 

Stamps: Delicate Dahlias

Ink: Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Daffodil Delight

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Above & Beyond

Today's card was one I created for a swap. I used the Summer Shadows Dies, which are free with a $100 purchase during Sale-a-bration. I also used the coordinating stamp set, Shaded Summer. 

 

This die set has dies that cut out images in the stamp set, as well as detailed flowers and leaves. The detailed pieces also have solid images that can be layered underneath, which is how I used them for this card. You can even use different colors for a variety of looks! 

 

Here is a full list of supplies used on this card:

Stamps: Shaded Summer

Ink: Gray Granite

Paper: Gray Granite, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Basic White

Embellishments: Rhinestones, Blushing Bride Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon

Tools: Summer Shadows Dies, Tasteful Labels Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

What Does a Pineapple Have to Do with Anything?

Today is the first day of school here, and you all know I love to share my teacher gifts! A few weeks ago, I saw a really cute project by demonstrator Marisa Alvarez (Kitchen Table Stamper), and I thought it was just perfect for my first day of school teacher gifts. She had a set of tropical pencils, and had created a little holder with a pineapple tag for them. I did a little bit of looking, but couldn't find any pencils that were similar. I bought some Papermate Flair Pens instead - what teacher doesn't love to write with fun pens?!

 

You can find her measurements here. Even though my pens are probably a bit wider than pencils, and I had two instead of four, they still fit in the holder pretty well! I changed just a few things from the original design:

• I used retired True Love Designer Series Paper for my wrap around the holder.
• I used the Sweet Strawberry stamp set for my sentiment.

As I was finishing putting these together last night, I started to think perhaps it was a little strange to have the pineapple tag when the pens have nothing to do with pineapples. Neither does the sentiment. But. The pineapple was really cute. So I just went with it. And I love how they turned out!

 

Here is a full list of the supplies I used, and remember, you can follow Marisa's tutorial here.

Stamps: Sweet Strawberry

Ink: Memento Black

Paper: Crushed Curry, So Saffron, Garden Green, Flirty Flamingo, Basic White, True Love DSP (retired), Stampin' Blends Markers: Dark So Saffron

Embellishments: Metallic Pearls, White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

Tools: In the Tropics Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

August Card Club Sneak Peek

Today I have a sneak peek for you! This is a glimpse of August's Card Club kit, and these cards have a fall vibe.

 

This club is $35/month, and will include $20-22 of products you'll use to make 8 cards - 2 each of 4 designs, along with cardstock cut and ready for you to assemble your cards, envelopes, and a tutorial with instructions. That cost also includes shipping. You have the option to add on the stamp set/bundle and any inks I used that month at catalog cost - I cover the tax and shipping as a perk of belonging to the club. Here are all the details:

 

If you'd like this month's cards, you'll need to subscribe by August 20. Let me know you'd like to do that here and I will send you a subscribe link.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

You Warm My Heart

I have a beautiful card to share with you today, featuring some of my favorite new products! 

 

This card came about when I was designing for my Christmas Card Club and making swap cards. It didn't make the cut for either because I decided that the sentiment wasn't particularly a Christmas sentiment, and I wasn't going to fussy cut a tree and die cut twice for 21 swap cards! Well, maybe I would have if I had designed my swap card sooner than one day before I needed to send them...

Anyways, here are a few of my favorite things about this card:

• The Polished Pink heart is cut with the Give it a Whirl Dies. So many fun dies in this set!
• The little tree and diagonal silver stripe paper are from the Whimsy & Wonder Specialty Paper pack. All of the patterns in this pack are SO pretty!
• The ribbon is a white version of our Glittered Organdy Ribbon. Beautiful in white, but it can be colored too!
• And finally, the Be Dazzling Paper from Sale-a-bration in the background. I am almost through a whole package already - it's super sparkly and amazing!

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

Stamps: Encircled in Warmth

Ink: Polished Pink

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Polished Pink, Whimsy & Wonder DSP, Be Dazzling Paper

Embellishments: White Glittered Organdy Ribbon, Subtle Shimmer Sequins

Tools: Give it a Whirl Dies, Hippo & Friends Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

If you love this card, you might be interested in this month's Christmas Card Club kit, which features the same products.

 

You can read more about that club and sign up here.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

August Christmas Card Club Sneak Peek

I am so excited about this month's Christmas Card Club! I used some of my favorite new products. Take a look:

 

 

Members of this club will be receiving something special this month - since it's Sale-a-bration, I'll be including some of the Be Dazzling Paper in every kit, and members who add on the stamp set this month will receive a whole package (as long as it is not sold out). Here are some details about the club:

 

If you'd like this month's cards, make sure you sign up by August 15.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Beauty of Friendship Card Class

Fall is coming, and I have a beautiful fall-themed class to share with you today! It features the Beauty of the Earth Suite, and after working with it, I think this is one of the prettiest suites in this year's catalog. Here's a peek at the cards:

 

In this card class through the mail, you'll make 12 cards featuring Stampin' Up!'s Beauty of the Earth Suite. The class kit will include a half package of Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper, a Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, a package of Sequins for Everything, and the cardstock and envelopes to create your cards. You'll also receive a PDF tutorial with the instructions for assembling the cards.
You will need the Beauty of Friendship Bundle to complete your cards. Option #1 includes this bundle (stamp set & dies). You will also need the following inks: Night of Navy, Early Espresso, and Old Olive. You may add these on to your kit if you'd like. I recommend these adhesives for assembling your cards: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, and Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
The deadline to register for this class is Tuesday, August 10. Class kits will ship to you by August 20.

Here are the options for purchasing:
*Option #1* ($101) This option includes the Beauty of Friendship Bundle (stamps & dies), a half package of Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper, a Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, a package of Sequins for Everything, and the cardstock and envelopes to create your cards. You'll also receive a PDF tutorial with the instructions for assembling the cards.
*Option #2* ($40) This option includes everything listed above except for the Beauty of Friendship Bundle.
*Option #3* ($15) This option includes the tutorial only.

And the best part? If you choose Option #1, you'll also earn Sale-a-bration rewards! 

 

If you'd like to register for this class, you can do that here.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP300: To the Coolest Friend Ever

Today's card is a special treat. I thought I could resist sharing new stuff with you for at least for another week, but I have no willpower...

I am playing along with the challenge at Global Design Project this week, and I also created this card for a color challenge in the training group I'm a part of. Two birds with one stone is my motto most days. Here is the challenge from GDP:

 

And the colors I used were Fresh Freesia, Gray Granite, and Soft Sea Foam (with a little Pumpkin Pie on the side). 

 

Is this not the cutest little penguin you have ever seen?! This stamp set and builder punch will be coming in the brand new July-December Mini Catalog, and that pretty paper on the sides is a coordinating paper found in the Sale-a-bration brochure. The paper is to DIE for! The sequins are also a new item. 

 

You can get your hands on these new products starting on August 3, but if you'd like them sooner, you can add them to a starter kit today. (Psst... demonstrators are also getting an extra month of Sale-a-bration right now, so bonus!)

 

Here is a full list of products used on this card (and remember - many of these are not yet available to customers).

Stamps: Penguin Place

Ink: Fresh Freesia, Gray Granite, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Sea Foam

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Subtle Shimmer Sequins

Tools: Blending Brushes, Penguin Builder Punch, Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

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

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

You Are Amazing: In Color Cards

Welcome back! I have a collection of cards to share with you today featuring the Color & Contour Bundle. I'm sure by now you have seen the new 2021-2023 In Colors. Stampin' Up! always does a good job of picking on trend colors to introduce each year, and this year's are no exception. I paired the colors with this amazing bundle - take a look!

 

The paper you see peeking out on the edge of these cards comes from the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper pack (on sale this month!). This paper coordinates with the Pansy Patch Bundle, and includes all of the new in colors.

 

I copied my card design in all five of the new colors. Which one do you like the best?

 

Evening Evergreen

 

Fresh Freesia

 

Pale Papaya

 

Polished Pink

 

Soft Succulent

 

The Color & Contour Bundle is really fun to create with! I love the dies and have used them a lot already, but the stamps are great too. The flower stamp that I used on these cards is fun and bold, and it's probably my favorite stamp in the set.

If you'd like to recreate these cards, here is a full list of the products I used:

Stamps: Color & Contour

Ink: Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya, Polished Pink, Soft Succulent

Paper: Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya, Polished Pink, Soft Succulent, Basic White, Pansy Petals DSP

Embellishments: 2021-2023 In Color Jewels, Evening Evergreen Open Weave Ribbon, Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon, Pale Papaya Open Weave Ribbon, Polished Pink Open Weave Ribbon, Soft Succulent Open Weave Ribbon

Tools: Scalloped Contours Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

July Card Club Sneak Peek

Here is a peek at this month's Card Club kit. It features the Sweet as a Peach Suite - perfect for summertime!

 

This club is $35/month, and you'll get supplies to make 8 cards every month. Here are a few more details:

 

To get this month's kit, you'll need to sign up by July 20. Then watch your email for a subscribe link from me. Please let me know if you have questions!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

July Christmas Card Club Sneak Peek

Is anyone else in a little bit of shock that we've reached July already?! But yet, here it is. Today I am sharing a sneak peek of this month's Christmas Card Club kit with you:

 

 

This club is $35/month, and you can subscribe or cancel at anytime, BUT for every 6 consecutive months you subscribe, you'll earn $25 in free product from me! Here are more details:

 

If you'd like to subscribe to this club, please register here by July 15 to get this month's kit. Then watch your email for a direct subscribe link from me.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel