Thursday, September 26, 2024

Potions & Spells Card Class

Did you know? I do an online card class every week live on my Facebook business page at 12:00 PM Arizona time. It is free for anyone to watch, and if you can't make it live, you can watch the replay either on Facebook or on YouTube.
 
This week's class featured the Potions & Spells Bundle, and we made 2 super cute Halloween cards! I also shared the Halloween Memories Scrapbooking Workshop Kit, and shared some tips and tricks I learned while assembling my layouts.
 

This week's class can be found on Facebook here.

Or on YouTube here:
 

Want this week's card kit? Spend more than $40 before tax & shipping now through Tuesday, October 1 and I'll send you supplies to make 2 of each card. Spend more than $50 and I'll include a mystery embellishment in your package! Please use this shopping link.
Happy Stamping!
Rachel

Monday, September 23, 2024

#TGIFC491: Sweater Weather

This week's challenge at TGIF Challenges is a theme challenge, perfect for the first week of fall!
 

I've paired a number of different products for my card this week - most notably the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder to mimic a sweater in the background, and the Autumn Leaves Dies to create falling leaves on my card.
 

I've also used our brand new Two Tone Cardstock. This cardstock is a lighter weight than our regular cardstock, and it is printed rather than dyed so the center is white when you tear it. One side is the regular shade of the color, and the opposite side is a slightly lighter shade. I've used Pool Party and Pumpkin Pie and die cut my leaves in both shades to add more interest to my card.
 


Here is a full list of products used on this card:
Stamps: Courage & Faith
Ink: Cajun Craze, Pool Party
Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Cajun Craze, Two Tone Pool Party, Two Tone Pumpkin Pie, Halloween Spells DSP
Embellishments: Earth Tones Shimmer Gems, Natural Tones Linen Thread
Tools: Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder, Nested Essentials Dies, Autumn Leaves Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Glue
 

Happy Stamping!
Rachel

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Wildly Flowering Card Class

Did you know? I do an online card class every week live on my Facebook business page at 12:00 PM Arizona time. It is free for anyone to watch, and if you can't make it live, you can watch the replay either on Facebook or on YouTube.

This week's class featured the Wildly Flowering Suite Collection, and we made 3 sweet and simple cards. 
 

This week's class can be found on Facebook here.

Or on YouTube here:
 


Want this week's card kit? Spend more than $40 before tax & shipping now through Tuesday, September 24. Spend more than $50 and I'll double the cards! Please use this shopping link.

Happy Stamping!
Rachel

 

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

#TGIFC490: Sending Happy Thoughts

This week's challenge at TGIF Challenges is a sketch challenge. This one is perfect for using up those paper scraps you have lying around!
 

Instead of off-setting my paper strips, I cut them all the same size and did a clean and simple card.
 

The background for my paper strips is Basic Beige, embossed with the Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder. And those pretty gems are the Earth Tones Shimmer Gems. I love anything with a little shimmer!
 

Here is a full list of products used on this card:
Stamps: Wildflower Designs
Ink: Early Espresso
Paper: Crumb Cake, Basic Beige, Early Espresso, Wildly Flowering DSP
Embellishments: Linen Thread, Earth Tones Shimmer Gems
Tools: Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder, Hearts & Hugs Dies (banner behind the sentiment, cut in half), Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
 

Happy Stamping!
Rachel

Sunday, September 15, 2024

September 2024 Monthly Card Club Sneak Peek

It's a new week, and I have a new sneak peek for you! This month's Card Club features the Wildly Flowering Suite Collection. This paper is beautiful, and I think you're going to love these cards!
 

If you want a fun way to make cards every month, try out my Card Club! You'll get a card kit sent straight to your mailbox every month. Here are more details:
 

The deadline to get this month's kit is September 20. You can sign up here.

Happy Stamping!
Rachel

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Reindeer Days Card Class

Did you know? I do an online card class every week live on my Facebook business page at 12:00 PM Arizona time. It is free for anyone to watch, and if you can't make it live, you can watch the replay either on Facebook or on YouTube.

This week's class featured the Reindeer Days Suite Collection, and we made 3 super cute cards. 


This week's class can be found on Facebook here.
 
Or on YouTube here:
 

Want this week's card kit? Spend more than $40 before tax & shipping now through Tuesday, September 17. Spend more than $50 and I'll double the cards! Please use this shopping link.

Happy Stamping!
Rachel  

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

#TGIFC489: Reindeer Christmas

This week's challenge at TGIF Challenges is a color challenge. I think this one is so pretty!


These colors work perfectly with the Reindeer Fun Bundle. I've created a background with my Blending Brushes and Berry Burst and Night of Navy inks. Then I layered on the white die cut piece - this die is part of the Reindeer Fun Dies and it's a really cool framing piece! 
 

The reindeer are colored with Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers, and that little speckled stamp made a nice ground for them to stand on.
 

Here is a full list of products used on this card:
Stamps: Reindeer Fun
Ink: Berry Burst, Crumb Cake, Night of Navy
Stampin' Blends Markers: Crumb Cake
Paper: Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Berry Burst, Basic White
Embellishments: Regal Foiled Adhesive-Backed Dots, Night of Navy & Gold 1/2" Glittered Ribbon
Tools: Blending Brushes, Reindeer Fun Dies, Hearts & Hugs Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue
 

Happy Stamping!
Rachel

Saturday, September 7, 2024

September 2024 Christmas Card Club Sneak Peek

This month's Christmas Card Club features the Reindeer Days Suite Collection - these are such fun products from our new holiday catalog! Here's a peek:
 

Now is a great time to get started on making your Christmas cards! My Christmas Card Club is an easy way to do that. You'll get supplies to make 8 Christmas cards every month - 2 each of 4 designs. Here are a few more details about how the club works:
 

If you'd like this month's kit, please sign up here.

Happy Stamping!
Rachel

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Splendid Autumn Pop-Up Class

I was unable to do my weekly Facebook Live card class today, so I thought I would turn the cards into a fun pop-up class! This will kind of be a mix of the card kits I usually offer with my Facebook Lives and a product-based class.
 

When you purchase this class, you'll get supplies to make 6 cards - 2 each of the 3 designs. All of the cardstock will be cut and prepped for you, including die cuts. You will cut your own Designer Series Paper. You will need to supply your own stamps, inks, and adhesives. Your card kit will include a full package of the Splendid Autumn 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, a roll of the Wild Wheat 3/8" Rustic Striped Ribbon, and a pack of the Faux Glass Dots (these are currently on the low inventory list, so if they go out of stock I will substitute a different embellishment).

This class is $42 plus $10 shipping. You may add on the Autumn Expressions Bundle and/or the inks I used at the catalog cost. If you choose to add on the bundle, I will include a gift of 5 handmade fall cards in your package!
This pop-up class is only available for a week. Fill out the form here to register by September 12. Class kits will ship on or before September 20.

The PDF tutorial will be available for $15 if you would like only the instructions. These will be sent via email when the class ships on September 20.
 
Please let me know if you have any questions about this class.
 
Happy Stamping!
Rachel


Sunday, September 1, 2024

Creation Station: Stampin' Blends

 

Hello, and welcome to this month's Creation Station Design Team blog hop! This month we are using one of my favorite coloring tools - Stampin' Blends Markers. 
 

I've decided to sneak peek some brand new products for this challenge. I'm using the Splendid Autumn Suite Collection, which will be available to customers starting on Wednesday. 
 

I've used the leaf stamp from the Autumn Expressions Bundle to create a background piece. I stamped it repeatedly in various positions, and then colored the leaves with Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, and Wild Wheat Stampin' Blends Markers. Aren't these colors beautiful for fall?! 
 

To finish off my background piece, I colored the entire cardstock around the leaves with my Light Pool Party Stampin' Blends Marker. Light Pool Party is like the VIP of the entire collection of Stampin' Blends! It is great for adding shadows or a subtle background like this one. It is for sure my most used color!
 

Here is a full list of products used on this card - be sure to add them to your shopping list for Wednesday!
Stamps: Autumn Expressions
Ink: Memento Black, Cherry Cobbler
Stampin' Blends Markers: Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wheat, Pool Party
Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Cherry Cobbler, Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper
Embellishments: Faux Glass Dots, Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4" Satin Ribbon
Tools: Autumn Expressions Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
 

Make sure to hop along and see what beautiful projects the rest of the team has created! Up next is Teri West.
 

Happy Stamping!
Rachel