#TGIFC450: So Sincere Winter Card

This week's challenge at TGIF Challenges is a sketch challenge.

 

 

I've paired the So Sincere stamp set with the Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper for a pretty and simple winter card.

 

The So Sincere stamp set is full of sentiments that show people you care and are thinking about them. 

 

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

Stamps: So Sincere

Ink: Night of Navy

Paper: Night of Navy, Basic White, Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Balmy Blue 3/8" Sparkle Ribbon, Rhinestones, Adhesive-Backed Snowflake Assortment

Tools: All That Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#TGIFC449: Stars at Night Christmas Card

It's a color challenge at TGIF Challenges this week, and the perfect combination to squeeze in one more Christmas card!

 

There are so many different ways I could have gone with my card, but I decided to use the Stars at Night Bundle since I had it out in my craft space.

 

There are two greenery stamps in this set, and I used them to create a wreath around a 2" circle with the stamped greeting. This is a really easy way to make a wreath of any size! Just punch or die cut the size of circle you'd like and adhere your greenery pieces around the edge.

 

I used the Stars at Night Embossing Folder for the background - isn't it just gorgeous?

 

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

Stamps: Stars at Night

Ink: Real Red, Granny Apple Green

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Real Red, Granny Apple Green, Brights Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Rhinestones, Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack

Tools: 2" Circle Punch, Stars at Night Hybrid Embossing Folder, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

December 2023 Christmas Card Club Sneak Peek

 

I am so excited to share this month's Christmas Card Club kit with you, and here are 3 reasons why I think you'll want to subscribe:

1. The cards this month are GORGEOUS!
2. You have two options for the stamp set you want to use.
3. Your future self will be so happy that you started building your Christmas card stash a whole year ahead of time.

Are you ready for a peek at this month's kit?!

 

I've designed two versions - one with the Night Divine stamp set, and one with the Joy to You stamp set. I really love them both!

 

If you are interested in joining this club, please click here for more info and/or to sign up.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Creation Station: Santa's Workshop

Happy December! Can you believe it's already the last month of the year? It's time for this month's Creation Station Design Team blog hop, and this month, our theme is Santa's Workshop.

 

To me, Santa's Workshop means it's time for gift-giving, and so I've created some gift card holders.

 

I've used products from the O Holy Night Suite for my gift card holders. This suite was so popular that the paper I used has already sold out! The good news is that this gift card holder is an easy fold to duplicate with any paper you'd like. 

 

Here are the dimensions:

• Night of Navy card base: 4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2" and 9 1/4"
• Crumb Cake (front left): 3 3/8" x 3 7/8"
• Designer Series Paper (front left): 3 1/4" x 3 3/4"
• Crumb Cake (front right): 1 3/8" x 3 7/8"
• Designer Series Paper (front right): 1 1/4" x 3 3/4"
• Basic White (inside): 3 1/2" x 4"
• Designer Series Paper (inside pocket): 1 1/2" x 4"

I've used the Decorative Circle Punch to punch a little notch in my gift card pocket. You could use any circle punch, but I really like the scalloped edge of this one.

 

Are you still crafting for Christmas? Make sure to hop along and see what the rest of the team has created to inspire you this Christmas season! Next up is Julie Beltramo. I can't wait to see what she's created this month!

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

 

 

#TGIFC448: Oh, Come Let Us Adore Him

This week's challenge at TGIF Challenges is a theme challenge.

 

I pulled out a retired stamp set that I've kept on my shelf: For Unto Us. The reason I kept it? Because it included sentiments from some of my favorite Christmas carols, and that was just what this challenge asked for!

 

One of my favorite Christmas songs is Oh, Come All Ye Faithful. Every year, I love attending a children's Christmas service, and they often begin with this hymn. It also reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas - so important as we start to get caught up in the busy time before the holidays.

 

I paired the For Unto Us stamp set with the Night Divine Dies and the One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper. Here is a full list of products used on this card:

 

Stamps: For Unto Us

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: Early Espresso, Gold Foil, One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems, Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim Combo Pack

Tools: Night Divine Dies, Christmas Classics Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

#TGIFC446: Polar Bear Christmas

Where do you find inspiration for card-making? I always find that a card sketch is a great place to start! If you're looking for some creative inspiration this week, make sure to check out the sketch challenge at TGIF Challenges. There's still time to play along!

 

I used the Beary Cute Bundle for my card. I used the sketch as my starting point, but turned the middle panel on its side.

 

This bundle is so much fun to play with. There are three adorable polar bears to stamp - and one of them even fits the coordinating punch! There are also a good number of smaller stamps in the set that you can use to create more of a scene: gifts, a tree, snowflakes, and a scarf and hat for the polar bears. Add in a few wintry sentiments, and this bundle is a must have!

 

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

Stamps: Beary Cute

Ink: Memento Black, Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight

Stampin' Blends Markers: Light Gray Granite, Dark Misty Moonlight

Paper: Balmy Blue, Basic White, Beary Cute Designer Series Paper, Soft Shimmer Specialty Paper

Embellishments: Rhinestones, Balmy Blue 3/8" Sparkle Ribbon

Tools: Stylish Shapes Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Creation Station: Containers & Vases

 

Welcome to this month's Creation Station Design Team blog hop! Our theme this month is containers and vases. 

 

I really wanted to participate in this month's hop, but as I looked through the stamps in the catalog, I quickly realized that I owned NONE of those that contained any type of container or vase. So I had to get creative! Let's see what you think...

 

Do you know where my "vase" comes from? It's the milkshake glass from the Share a Milkshake Bundle, turned upside down! 

 

This is one of those cards that would cost you hundreds of dollars to create. I used a large variety of products and just had fun crafting! 

 

I used the Sketched Plaid background stamp: Pecan Pie ink on Pecan Pie cardstock. The greenery I used to fill my vase comes from the two bundles in the Joy of Christmas Suite, the Christmas Classics Bundle and the Joy of Noel Bundle.

 

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

Stamps: Sketched Plaid, Joy of Noel, Christmas Classics

Ink: Memento Black, Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, Pecan Pie

Stampin' Blends Markers: Cherry Cobbler, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce

Paper: Pecan Pie, Basic White, Shaded Spruce, Cherry Cobbler, Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets, More Dazzle Specialty Paper

Embellishments: Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim Combo Pack, Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems

Tools: Share a Milkshake Dies, Joy of Noel Dies, Christmas Classics Dies, Timeless Arrangements Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Make sure to follow along the rest of the hop and see what the other talented designers have created! Next up is the wonderful Elizabeth Price.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

November Christmas Card Club Sneak Peek

Christmas is coming - have you started making your Christmas cards yet? Many of you may know this about me, but I make my Christmas cards year round, and it makes it SO much easier at this time of year to get them out the door at a reasonable date. 

To help myself, I started my Christmas Card Club a few years ago, and every month I create a set of Christmas cards. If you subscribe to the club, you'll be in a better position next year to have a bunch of handmade Christmas cards ready to go! Here is a peek at this month's kit:

 

The club is $39/month and includes supplies to create 8 Christmas cards - 2 each of 4 designs. Your kit will include product you'll use on your cards, usually a half package of Designer Series Paper, a roll of ribbon, and an embellishment. You'll also get all of the card bases and cardstock pieces you'll need, plus envelopes and a PDF tutorial. You have the option to add on the bundle or stamp set and any inks I used that month.

You can join or cancel anytime, but for every six consecutive months that you subscribe, you'll get a fun little gift package from me valued at $25+. Woohoo!

Are you interested in this month's kit? Click here to sign up and I'll send you the link to subscribe.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP417: Make the Season Sparkle

This week it's a color challenge at Global Design Project - my favorite!

 

These colors are such a pretty combination, don't you think? I used the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set and the beautiful Snowflake Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper to create my card.

 

The snowflakes in this stamp set fit some of our circle punches perfectly! I used the 2", 1 3/4", and 1 3/8" (retired) Circle Punches. 

 

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

Stamps: Sparkling Snowflakes

Ink: Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Snowflake Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Rhinestones, Silver & White 1/2" Sheer Ribbon

Tools: 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Stylish Shapes Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP415: Patterned Fall Card

The challenge at Global Design Project this week is a theme challenge.

 

I chose to create a pattern with Designer Series Paper. It was a little time-consuming, but I love the result!

 

Can you guess which Designer Series Paper I used? It's an Online Exclusive paper - One Horse Open Sleigh. Of course it's meant as a Christmas paper, but the patterns I chose work well for this fall-themed card.

 

I started with a piece of Basic White cardstock that measured 4" x 5 1/4". I cut 1-inch squares of the Designer Series Paper in half to create my triangles, and then just glued them down until the entire piece of cardstock was covered. Start with the center triangle at the top and work your way out and down. I ended up trimming the entire piece down to 3 3/4" x 5" after I was done.

 

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

Stamps: Autumn Leaves

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Basic White, Gold Foil, One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Simply Elegant Trim, Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins

Tools: Autumn Leaves Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#TGIFC441: Enjoy Your Special Day

I'm getting back into the swing of things this week and playing along with the color challenge at TGIF Challenges. It's the perfect combination for a fall card!

 

I used the Modern Garden Bundle and Blooming Pearls from the Garden Walk suite of products. There are LOTS of stamps in this stamp set, and you can do two-step stamping or stamp in single layers. Depending on the colors you choose, these flowers work well for any type of card and any season.

 

I've used a variety of other products to complete my card. Here's a full list:

Stamps: Modern Garden

Ink: Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Thick Very Vanilla, Very Vanilla, Regals Designer Series Paper, One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Gold & Vanilla 3/8" Satin Edged Ribbon, Blooming Pearls

Tools: Modern Oval Punch, Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder, Something Fancy Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Creation Station: Monochromatic

Happy September! Are you a lover of the 'ber' months like I am? So many holidays to look forward to, and cooler weather! Let's kick off the month with this month's Creation Station Design Team blog hop. Our theme this month is Monochromatic. 

I am in full holiday creating mode now, and decided to create some monochromatic Christmas cards using the new Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper and the two stamp sets from the Joy of Christmas Suite.

 

That red card had me singing Christmas carols to myself while I was crafting. The sentiment and paper were a perfect match!

 

For my green card, I stamped off once in Granny Apple Green ink for the 'NOEL'.

 

And how to make those fun bows... I folded the Metallic Ribbon back and forth a few times and secured with a Mini Glue Dot. Then I tied the In Color Baker's Twine around the center and tied with a bow. 

 

Which card was your favorite? Red or green? Comment and let me know! 

Here is a full list of products used on these cards. Many of them are brand new products and will be available to customers starting on Wednesday.

Stamps: Christmas Classics, Joy of Noel

Ink: Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce, Poppy Parade

Paper: Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce, Poppy Parade, Basic White, Merry Bold & Bright DSP

Embellishments: Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs, Sweet Sorbet Metallic Woven Ribbon, Parakeet Party Metallic Woven Ribbon, 2022-2024 In Color Baker's Twine

Tools: Christmas Classics Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

Make sure to hop along and see what the rest of the team has created! Next up is the talented Jeanna Bohanon.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel