#GDP378: A Super Simple Sketch

This week's challenge at Global Design Project is a sketch challenge. I kind of love this simple sketch!

 

I used the beautiful Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper again - purple is my favorite color, and this paper has several different shades of it. 

 

The sentiment comes from another Sale-a-bration freebie, the Sending Support stamp set. This stamp set is free with a $50 purchase.

 

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

Stamps: Sending Support

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Rich Razzleberry, Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

Tools: Stitched Rectangles Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#TGIFC404: A Beautiful Birthday

The challenge this week at TGIF Challenges is a theme challenge. 

 

We can all use more birthday cards, right? I used the Framed Florets stamp set and the Sale-a-bration Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper to create a special birthday card for one of my team members.

 

This fun fold really shows off the paper, AND it's a super easy way to create something that will make your recipient feel special. I shared a video on my YouTube channel today from my 12 Weeks of Christmas series that shows how to put a card like this together:

 

Want a PDF tutorial for this beautiful birthday card? Place an order in my online store using host code C9W3U2DA and I'll send you a PDF tutorial for the birthday version of this card. Spend more than $50 and you'll earn a Sale-a-bration reward! Spend more than $75 and I'll send you a package of Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots. This special is good January 26-February 1. Click here to shop.

 

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

Stamps: Framed Florets

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Fresh Freesia

Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Fresh Freesia, Basic White, Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon, Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots

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

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#TGIFC403: Happy Valentine's Day

A sketch challenge is always so much fun, and I'm playing along with TGIF Challenges and their sketch challenge this week.

 

This sketch is simple, and was easy to work with! I used the Country Floral Lane Suite and created a Valentine's Day card.

 

I used the Country Bouquet Punch to create a subtle, textured background. I punched the larger heart out of Crumb Cake cardstock a number of times and layered the hearts onto another piece of Crumb Cake cardstock. 

 

I also used the Country Bouquet stamp set, Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper and Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins from this suite of products. Stampin' Up!'s coordination is the best, and makes it so easy to create beautiful projects!

 

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

Stamps: Country Bouquet

Ink: Blushing Bride, Sweet Sorbet

Paper: Crumb Cake, Basic White, Country Floral Lane DSP

Embellishments: 2022-2024 In Color Baker's Twine, Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins

Tools: Country Bouquet Punch, Stitched Rectangles Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP377: Country Bouquet Card

This week's challenge at Global Design Project is a color challenge. These colors make me think spring!

 

I used products from the Country Floral Lane Suite to make my card. It was kind of fun to go outside of the pink/red/blue color scheme you'll see in the catalog spread for this suite.

 

This stamp set comes with a coordinating punch. Aren't punch bundles the best?! The two hearts are on one stamp, as are the two leaves, which makes this punch quick and easy to use.

 

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

Stamps: Country Bouquet

Ink: Balmy Blue, Granny Apple Green, So Saffron

Paper: Balmy Blue, Basic White, So Saffron, Granny Apple Green, Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins

Tools: Country Bouquet Punch

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

January 2023 Monthly Card Club Sneak Peek

Welcome back! Today I have a sneak peek of this month's Card Club kit for you today, and I think the cards are just so much fun this month!

 

I used the Share a Milkshake Bundle, and these cards will be perfect for Valentine's Day or just sending a little bit of love to your friends and family. This month's kit will include a half package of the Country Gingham Designer Series Paper, a package of Opaque Adhesive-Backed Gems, a Wink of Stella glitter brush, and the cardstock bases and pieces to create 8 cards - 2 each of 4 designs. You'll also get a free gift included in your kit this month - a half package of the Sale-a-bration Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper!  

 

Here's a little more about how the club works: 

 

If you'd like this month's kit, sign up here by January 20.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

#TGIFC402: Be My Valentine

This week's challenge at TGIF Challenges is a color challenge. I'm not sure which I enjoy more - a color challenge or a sketch challenge - but this color challenge definitely includes colors that are right up my alley!

 

I decided to use the products that were already out in my crafting space: the Share a Milkshake Bundle, Country Gingham DSP, and the Fabulous Frames Dies. Here's what I came up with:

 

Now before you go thinking that's a burnt ice cream cone, have you ever tried the Oreo sugar cones? So yummy! That's what I was going for here. 

 

I stamped off on the scoops of ice cream and the little background hearts to create the lighter shades of Polished Pink. And isn't that heart tucked into the top scoop adorable?! I think that little spot to tuck things in is my favorite feature of this die set!

 

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

Stamps: Share a Milkshake

Ink: Early Espresso, Polished Pink

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Early Espresso, Polished Pink, Country Gingham DSP

Embellishments: Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds

Tools: Share a Milkshake Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Fabulous Frames Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

January 2023 Christmas Card Club Sneak Peek

Christmas cards? In January? Why not?! You might not know this about me, but I love Christmas, and one of the card clubs I run every month is a Christmas Card Club. Each month, you get a card kit with supplies to make 8 Christmas cards - 2 each of 4 designs. By the time December rolls around, you've got plenty of cards to use, and no stress of putting them together last minute!

 

Here is a peek at this month's cards:

 

This month's kit includes a free quarter package of the Sale-a-bration paper, Dandy Designs, and the cards this month are a mixture of traditional and non-traditional Christmas colors. 

 

If you're interested in this club, here are a few more details:

 

The deadline to get this month's kit is January 15. You can sign up here.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

#TGIFC401: Simple Adorable Owls Card

This week's challenge at TGIF Challenges is a technique challenge, and the technique is: simple.

 

Most of my cards are not overly complicated, but to me simple is mainly just stamps, ink, and paper. So that's what I went with! I did add a little embellishment, because I can hardly make a card without adding some type of bling. Plus, that's a simple add, right?

 

I used the Adorable Owls stamp set, which will be available starting tomorrow as a free Sale-a-bration reward when you spend $50. The stamp set has three cute owl images, as well as three sentiments. You're going to love it!

 

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

Stamps: Adorable Owls (SAB)

Ink: Memento Black, Tahitian Tide

Stampin' Blends Markers: Fresh Freesia, Tahitian Tide, Light Crumb Cake, Light Pumpkin Pie, Light Petal Pink

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Dandy Designs DSP (SAB)

Embellishments: Glossy Dots Assortment

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Adorable Owls Card Class

Are you ready to see my first card class of 2023?! This class includes over $50 in product AND a stamp set, plus supplies to make 10 cards - 2 each of 5 designs.

 

Here are more details:

In this class through the mail, you'll make 10 cards - 2 each of 5 designs, using the Adorable Owls stamp set. This class is $68 and includes the Adorable Owls stamp set, a half package of Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper, the Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack, a package of Iridescent Pastel Gems, a package of Textured Shimmer Paper, and two sets of Stampin' Blends Markers - your choice of colors, plus the cardstock pieces cut and ready for you to assemble your cards, envelopes, and a PDF tutorial.

The Stampin' Blends Markers needed to color the images exactly as shown in the PDF are Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Mint Macaron, Balmy Blue, and Sweet Sorbet. You will choose 2 colors that are included in your class, but you may add on additional colors for $9 each. (Each color includes a set of 2 markers in a light and dark shade.)

Other products you will need to complete your cards: Memento Black ink and adhesives. You will have the option to add these items onto your kit as well.

Shipping is $10, or you can pick your kit up if you are local to Gilbert, AZ.

The PDF tutorial may be purchased for $15. If you choose that option, it will be emailed to you on January 23.

The deadline to sign up for this class is Friday, January 13, and the card kits will ship out to you on or before January 23.

Click here to sign up.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Creation Station: Celebrate Sale-a-Bration

Happy New Year! It's been a hot minute since I've found time to blog, but I'm excited to start off the new year hopping along with the Creation Station Design Team. Our theme this month is Celebrate Sale-a-Bration. Sale-a-Bration starts in just a few days, and you will have some AMAZING products to choose from for your rewards this year!

 

For my project this time, I created a trio of cards using the Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper. This paper is free with a $50 purchase during Sale-a-Bration, January 5-February 28.

 

This paper is so pretty, you really don't need to add much else to make beautiful cards! 

 

I used two stamp sets for my sentiments - a new set called Something Fancy, and the Framed Florets stamp set, which was an early release from the upcoming mini catalog. These stamp sets both come in bundles with dies, and both are around that $50 mark to help you earn the paper for free. 

 

You can shop the new mini catalog and earn Sale-a-Bration rewards starting on Thursday.

 

Take a hop around and see what the rest of the Creation Station Design Team has created this month. Next up is Dani Dziama - I'm sure you're going to love her project!

 

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel