Thursday, September 11, 2025

Traditional Labels 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 on Thursdays. 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 Traditional Labels Bundle and products from the Traditions of Christmas Suite Collection. This bundle, along with the beautiful coordinating paper and embellishments, can help you create a stack of handmade Christmas cards relatively quickly!
 

You can watch the replay of this week's card class on Facebook here.
 
Or on YouTube here:
 

 
Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, September 16. Spend more than $50 before tax & shipping (and after Stampin' Rewards), and I will send you a card kit to make the 3 cards pictured above. Please use this shopping link
 
These are some products you might want to consider adding to your order:
  • Traditions of Christmas Suite Collection OR
  • Traditional Labels Bundle
  • Traditions of Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • Real Red 1/2" Shiny Ribbon
  • Traditional Sparkling Sequins
  • Jolly Holly Hybrid Embossing Folder (or bundle)
  • Ink pads: Secret Sea, Real Red
Happy Stamping!
Rachel  
 

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Creation Station: Two Tone Cardstock

 

It's the first Sunday of the month, and time for this month's Creation Station Design Team blog hop! Our theme this month is Two Tone Cardstock. 
 

The number one reason I love this product is that we now have cardstock in two shades of every Stampin' Up! color! I've loved using multiple shades of color on my projects, and I decided to highlight the beautiful shades of Secret Sea on my card today. 
 

To create my diagonal striped background, I glued 1/4" strips of Secret Sea Two Tone Cardstock to a piece of Basic White cardstock and then trimmed the edges. I created a pattern by alternating between the light and dark sides of the Two Tone Cardstock.
 

The other products I've used on my card are from the Traditions of Christmas Suite Collection. Here is a full list of products used on this card:
 
Stamps: Traditional Labels
Ink: Versamark
Paper:  Thick Basic White, Real Red, Secret Sea, Basic White, Secret Sea Two Tone Cardstock, Traditions of Christmas Designer Series Paper
Embellishments: Traditional Sparkling Sequins, Real Red 1/2" Shiny Ribbon
Tools: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Textured Notes Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Glue
 

Make sure to hop along and see what the rest of the team has done with Two Tone Cardstock!
 
Happy Stamping!
Rachel  
 
 

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Spooky Hallowen Class

Did you know? I do an online card class every week live on my Facebook business page at 12:00 PM Arizona time on Thursdays. 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 Spooky Sweet Suite Collection of products, and we made two cards and a treat holder.
 

You can watch the video on Facebook here.
 
Or on YouTube here:
 

 
Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, September 9. Spend more than $50 before tax & shipping (and after Stampin' Rewards), and I will send you a card kit to make the 3 projects pictured above. Please use this shopping link
 
These are some products you might want to consider adding to your order:
  • Spooky Halloween Bundle
  • Spooky Sweet Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • Petunia Pop 1/4" Iridescent Ribbon
  • Shimmer Star Foam Stickers
  • Notes & Totes Dies (or bundle)
  • Traditional Labels Dies (or bundle)
  • Blending Brushes
  • Water Painters
  • Wink of Stella
  • 3" x 3" Flip Flaps 
  • Ink pads: Memento Black, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie
  • Stampin' Blends Markers: Crumb Cake, Petunia Pop, Granny Apple Green, Smoky Slate, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Petal Pink, Basic Black 
Happy Stamping!
Rachel  
 

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

#TGIFC540: Happy Halloween

It's challenge time! This week at TGIF Challenges, the theme is arches. 
 

I've paired the Everyday Arches Dies with the Spooky Sweet Suite Collection for a fun slimline Halloween card!
 

The cute little critters on my card are fussy cut from the Spooky Sweet DSP - they're one of the reasons I love this suite so much! 
 

Here is a full list of products used on this card:
 
Stamps: Spooky Halloween
Ink: Smoky Slate, Versamark
Paper: Petunia Pop, Basic Black, Basic White, Smoky Slate, Spooky Sweet Specialty DSP
Embellishments: Shimmer Star Foam Stickers
Tools: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder, Everyday Arches Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine 
Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals
 

Happy Stamping!
Rachel  

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Notes & Totes 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 on Thursdays. 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 fun Notes & Totes Bundle! I also used the Memories in Bloom Two-Tone Cardstock and shared some fun ways that I use it in my card-making.
 

You can watch the video on Facebook here.
 
Or on YouTube here:
 


Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, August 26. Spend more than $50 before tax & shipping (and after Stampin' Rewards), and I will send you a card kit to make the 3 cards pictured above. Please use this shopping link
 
These are some products you might want to consider adding to your order:
  • Notes & Totes Bundle
  • Memories in Bloom Two-Tone Cardstock
  • Wink of Stella
  • Linen Thread
  • 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls
  • Ink pads: Secret Sea, Crumb Cake, Petunia Pop, Basic Beige, Timid Tiger, Strawberry Slush
Happy Stamping!
Rachel  
 

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

#TGIFC538: Relax & Enjoy

This week's challenge at TGIF Challenges is a product challenge, and the featured product is one that I'm sure many of you have in your craft rooms - the Country Woods Designer Series Paper!
 

This paper was a perfect pairing with the bundle I'm featuring this week, the Notes & Totes Bundle. I used the Country Woods paper for the boardwalk on my card.
 

A few other fun details on this card:
  • I used Wink of Stella on the sunglasses - because how fun are sparkly sunglasses?!
  • the Misty Moonlight paper in the background is from the Kintsugi Inspirations pack - perfect for a cloudy/ocean scene
  • those little pearls are the Riverside Irregular Pearls, and they're on sale in the Last Chance section of the store


What is your favorite part of this card? Let me know in the comments!
 
Happy Stamping!
Rachel  

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Label Me Grateful Card Class

Did you know? I do an online card class every week at 12:00 PM Arizona time on Thursdays. For the summer, my videos will be pre-recorded, and you will be able to find them on my YouTube channel or posted on my Facebook page.
 
This week's class features the Label Me Grateful Bundle and the Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty Designer Series Paper!
 
 
Watch the video on YouTube here:
 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, August 19. Spend more than $50 before tax & shipping (and after Stampin' Rewards), and I will send you a card kit to make the 3 cards pictured above. Please use this shopping link
 
These are some products you might want to consider adding to your order:
  • Label Me Grateful Bundle
  • Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • Brushed Brass Butterflies 
  • Misty Moonlight & White 1/4" Starter Ribbon Pack 
  • Misty Moonlight ink pad 
  • Old Olive ink pad 
  • Pecan Pie Stampin' Blends Markers 
  • Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers 
Happy Stamping!
Rachel 

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

#TGIFC537: Floral Charm Thank You Card

This week at TGIF Challenges, the challenge is a sketch challenge, and I really like this one!
 

I've used the Label Me Grateful Bundle and the Floral Charm Designer Series Paper for my card.
 

Night of Navy and Timid Tiger is not a color combination I would usually gravitate towards, but these are the colors in the Floral Charm paper, and it turns out that I really like it! If you like this color combination too, I've created a graphic with all of the colors in the card that you can save for later:
 

Here is a full list of products I've used on my card:
Stamps: Label Me Grateful
Ink: Versamark
Paper: Night of Navy, Timid Tiger, Basic Beige, Floral Charm DSP
Embellishments: Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots, Misty Moonlight & White 1/4" Starter Ribbon Pack
Tools: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Label Me Grateful Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue
 

Happy Stamping!
Rachel  

Friday, August 8, 2025

August Christmas Card Club Sneak Peek

This month's Christmas Card Club kit features the A Little Cheer Bundle and the Need for Tweed Designer Series Paper. If you are ready to start working on your Christmas cards, this club is for you!
 

Here are a few details about how the club works:
 

Please let me know if you have any questions by commenting below or sending me a message. 
 
If you'd like this month's card kit, subscribe here by August 15.
 
Happy Stamping!
Rachel  

Thursday, August 7, 2025

A Little Cheer Card Class

Did you know? I do an online card class every week at 12:00 PM Arizona time on Thursdays. For the summer, my videos will be pre-recorded, and you will be able to find them on my YouTube channel or posted on my Facebook page.
 
This week's class features the A Little Cheer Bundle and some non-traditional Christmas colors!
 

Watch the video on YouTube here:
 

 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, August 12. Spend more than $50 before tax & shipping, and I will send you a card kit to make the 3 cards pictured above. Please use this shopping link
 
These are some products you might want to consider adding to your order:
  • A Little Cheer Bundle
  • Pastel Ombre Glimmer Specialty Paper
  • Petunia Pop 1/4" Iridescent Ribbon
  • Shimmer Star Foam Stickers
  • Ink colors: Gorgeous Grape, Balmy Blue, Petunia Pop, Pool Party
Happy Stamping!
Rachel  
 

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Creation Station: Magical Monochrome

 

It's time for this month's Creation Station hop! It's been a few months since I've hopped along, and I'm so happy that I've found some creative mojo (and time!) to create a project for this month's hop.
 
This month's theme is Magical Monochrome. My favorite color is purple, so of course I had to use it for my card! I've used the A Little Cheer stamp set and seven shades of purple/pink. From top to bottom, the colors I used are: Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, Petunia Pop, Berry Burst, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, and Blackberry Bliss. 
 

 

I absolutely love creating watercolor backgrounds, so I used the same colors as my cardstock strips and did a little watercolor wash. Before water-coloring, I heat embossed the snowflake from the stamp set in white a few times on my background piece.
 

Here is a full list of products used on my card:
Stamps: A Little Cheer
Ink: Versamark, Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, Petunia Pop, Berry Burst, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Blackberry Bliss
Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Watercolor Paper, Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, Petunia Pop, Berry Burst, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Blackberry Bliss
Embellishments: Rhinestones, Shimmer Star Foam Stickers, Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim Combo Pack
Tools: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Water Painters (retired), Textured Notes Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
 

I hope you enjoyed this non-traditional Christmas card, and make sure to hop along and see what the rest of the team has created!
 
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
 
  
 
 

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Silly Safari Card Class

Did you know? I do an online card class every week at 12:00 PM Arizona time on Thursdays. For the summer, my videos will be pre-recorded, and you will be able to find them on my YouTube channel or posted on my Facebook page.
 
This week's class features the Silly Safari Bundle. Such a fun one! 
 

Watch the video on YouTube here:
 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, August 5. Spend more than $50 before tax & shipping, and I will send you a card kit to make the 3 cards pictured above. Please use this shopping link
 
These are some products you might want to consider adding to your order:
  • Silly Safari Bundle 
  • Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper 
  • White 1/4" Ribbon * Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots 
  • Memento Black ink pad 
  • Timid Tiger ink pad 
  • Shy Shamrock ink pad  
  • Strawberry Slush ink pad 
  • Stampin' Blends Markers: Darling Duckling, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Strawberry Slush, Gray Granite 
Happy Stamping!
Rachel  
 
 

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Encircled with Love Card Class

Did you know? I do an online card class every week at 12:00 PM Arizona time on Thursdays. For the summer, my videos will be pre-recorded, and you will be able to find them on my YouTube channel or posted on my Facebook page.
 
This week's class features the Encircled with Love stamp set and the Everyday Happiness Designer Series Paper.
 

Watch the video on YouTube here:
 

 
 
Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, July 29. Spend more than $50 before tax & shipping, and I will send you a card kit to make the 3 cards pictured above, PLUS three bonus cards this week! You can see a photo of all six cards below. Please use this shopping link
 

These are some products you might want to consider adding to your order:
  • Encircled with Love stamp set  
  • Everyday Happiness Designer Series Paper 
  • 1 7/8" Circle Punch (or buy as a part of the Silly Safari Bundle) 
  • 2" Circle Punch 
  • Pretty Peacock ink pad 
  • Lost Lagoon ink pad 
  • Melon Mambo ink pad 
  • Linen Thread 
  • Neutral Matte Dots 
  • Rhinestones 
Happy Stamping!
Rachel  
 

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Boho Vibes Card Class

Did you know? I do an online card class every week at 12:00 PM Arizona time on Thursdays. For the summer, my videos will be pre-recorded, and you will be able to find them on my YouTube channel or posted on my Facebook page.
 
This week's class features the fun Boho Vibes Suite Collection!
 

Watch the video on YouTube here:
 

 
Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, July 15. Spend more than $50 before tax & shipping, and I will send you a card kit to make the 3 cards pictured above. Please use this shopping link

These are some products you might want to consider adding to your order:
  • Sunshine Vibes Bundle (165152) $43.00 
  • Boho Vibes Designer Series Paper (165144) $12.50 
  • Muted Palette Dots (165155) $8.00 
  • Linen Thread (104199) $5.00 
  • Adhesive Sheets (152334) $11.50 
Happy Stamping!
Rachel  
 

Saturday, July 5, 2025

July Monthly Card Club Sneak Peek

Happy Saturday, friends! Today I have a sneak peek for you of this month's Card Club kit. I've used products from the Boho Vibes Suite Collection - and I think these cards are awesome! 
 

Here are a few details about how the club works:
 

If you'd like this month's card kit, the deadline to subscribe is July 20. You can subscribe here.
 
Please let me know if you have any questions.
 
Happy Stamping!
Rachel  

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Jolly Holly Card Class

Did you know? I do an online card class every week at 12:00 PM Arizona time on Thursdays. For the summer, my videos will be pre-recorded, and you will be able to find them on my YouTube channel or posted on my Facebook page.
 
This week's class celebrated Christmas in July with the Jolly Holly Bundle!
 

Watch the video on YouTube here:
 

 
Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, July 8. Spend more than $50 before tax & shipping, and I will send you a card kit to make the 3 cards pictured above. As a special gift this week, spend more than $75 and I'll also send you a Mystery Swag Bag! The more you spend, the more I'll include in your mystery bag! Please use this shopping link

These are some products you might want to consider adding to your order:
  • Jolly Holly Bundle (166120) $54.00 
  • Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim Combo Pack (161633) $9.00 
  • Drusy Adhesive-Backed Embellishments (164223) $9.00 
  • Blender Pens (102845) $14.00 
Happy Stamping!
Rachel  
 

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

July Christmas Card Club Sneak Peek

Today's going to be a good day, because it's starting with a sneak peek of this month's Christmas Card Club!

This month's cards feature the brand new Jolly Holly Bundle and the rustic Weekend Adventures Designer Series Paper. That Basic Black and Cajun Craze check pattern is 😍
 

Ready to start making your Christmas cards? Joining my Christmas Card Club is a great way to make that happen! Here are a few more details about how the club works:
 

If you'd like this month's kit, subscribe here by July 15.
 
Happy Stamping!
Rachel  
 

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Sunrise Sailing Card Class

Did you know? I do an online card class every week at 12:00 PM Arizona time on Thursdays. For the summer, my videos will be pre-recorded, and you will be able to find them on my YouTube channel or posted on my Facebook page.
 
This week's class features the Sunrise Sailing Bundle and our new 2025-2027 In Colors!
 

Watch the video on YouTube here:
 

 
Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, July 1. Spend more than $50 before tax & shipping, and I will send you a card kit to make the 3 cards pictured above. Please use this shopping link

These are some products you might want to consider adding to your order:
  • Sunrise Sailing Bundle (165497) $50.25 
  • 2025-2027 In Color 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper (165300) $12.50 
  • 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (165192) $8.50 
  • Secret Sea 3/8" Faux Linen Ribbon (165273) $8.00 
  • Textured Notes Dies (165555) $31.00 
Happy Stamping!
Rachel  
 

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Scenic Adventure Card Class

Did you know? I do an online card class every week at 12:00 PM Arizona time on Thursdays. For the summer, my videos will be pre-recorded, and you will be able to find them on my YouTube channel or posted on my Facebook page.
 
This week's class features the beautiful Scenic Adventure Bundle and Weekend Adventures Designer Series Paper.
 

Watch the video on YouTube here:
 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, June 24. Spend more than $50 before tax & shipping, and I will send you a card kit to make the 3 cards pictured above. Please use this shopping link

These are some products you might want to consider adding to your order:
  • Scenic Adventure Bundle (165468) $49.50 
  • Weekend Adventures Designer Series Paper (167312) $12.50 
  • Linen Thread (104199) $5.00 
  • Faux Glass Dots (164060) $6.80 
Happy Stamping!
Rachel  
 

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Turtle-y Cute Card Class

Did you know? I do an online card class every week at 12:00 PM Arizona time on Thursdays. For the summer, my videos will be pre-recorded, and you will be able to find them on my YouTube channel or posted on my Facebook page.
 
This week's class features the adorable Turtle-y Cute Suite Collection!
 

Watch the video on YouTube here:
 

 
Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, June 17. Spend more than $50 before tax & shipping, and I will send you a card kit to make the 3 cards pictured above. Please use this shopping link

These are some products you might want to consider adding to your order:
  • Turtle-y Cute Suite Collection (165235) $80.50 OR 
  • Turtle-y Awesome Bundle (165229) $43.00 
  • Turtle-y Cute Designer Series Paper (165221) $12.50 
  • Turtle Textures Embossing Folder (165232) $8.50 
  • Shades of Green Hexagons (165233) $8.00 
  • Shaded Spruce & Soft Sea Foam 1/2" Ribbon (165234) $8.50 
  • Meant to Bee Dies - includes the hexagons (166582) $35.00
Happy Stamping!
Rachel