#TGIFC561: Giving You a Big Smooch

Valentine's Day is coming up soon, and I decided I had better get to making the cards I need! This week's challenge at TGIF Challenges to use embossing powder gave me a starting point for my card.

 

I created this Valentine's Day card for my youngest daughter. She loves to give me a big, wet kiss every night at bedtime, so this sentiment and the cute bear from the Valentine Kisses stamp set are perfect for her! I paired them with the heart outline stamp from the Endless Love stamp set. This heart was embossed in gold multiple times on Watercolor Paper, then watercolored with Strawberry Slush and Bubble Bath ink. I love a good watercolor resist!

 

I've also embossed my sentiment. The card is finished off with a few extra touches of gold in the mat behind my background piece and the ribbon, as well as my favorite new embellishment - the Pearlized Faceted Circles.

 

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

Stamps: Endless Love, Valentine Kisses

Ink: Memento Black, Strawberry Slush, Versamark

Stampin' Blends Markers: Crumb Cake, Petal Pink

Paper: Strawberry Slush, Basic White, Gold Foil, Watercolor Paper

Embellishments: Pearlied Faceted Circles, Gold Striped 3/8" Mesh Ribbon

Tools: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Water Painters, Stylish Shapes Dies, Valentine Kisses Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine 

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

Endless Love 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 features the Endless Love Bundle and other coordinating products from the Made With Love Suite Collection.

 

The class this week was pre-recorded, and you can watch it on YouTube here:

 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, February 3. 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. Through February 2, you'll also earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon for every $50 you spend! Please use this shopping link. 

 

These are some products you might want to consider adding to your order:

• Endless Love Bundle
• Made With Love Designer Series Paper (expected back in stock the week of February 9)
• Bubble Bath 1/8" Faux Linen Ribbon
• Loose Valentine's Assortment
• Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder
• Stylish Shapes Dies
• Ink pads: Strawberry Slush, Bubble Bath 

I hope you enjoy this week's cards! Please let me know if I can help you place your order.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

 

Valentine Kisses 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 card class features the Valentine Kisses Bundle. This adorable stamp and die set is great for Valentine's Day, but you can also use it anytime you want to send a cute card with a little extra love!

 

You can watch the replay of this week's class on Facebook here.

 

Or on YouTube here:

 

 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, January 27. 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. You'll also earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon for every $50 you spend! Please use this shopping link. 

 

These are some products you might want to consider adding to your order:

• Valentine Kisses Bundle
  
• Lovely & Beautiful 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Pearlized Faceted Circles
• White With Gold 3/8" Ribbon
• Fabulous Sayings stamp set (Product of the Month)
• Ink pads: Calypso Coral, Memento Black
• Stampin' Blends Markers: Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Peace Pie, Pecan Pie
• Stylish Shapes Dies
• Perennial Postage Dies

I hope you enjoy this week's cards! Please let me know if I can help you place your order.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

 

Stamping Sunday - Bloom Where You're Planted

Welcome to this month's Stamping Sunday blog hop! 

 

You might have noticed that the Creation Station blog hop didn't happen this month. We have some fun news! We are merging together with the Stamping Sunday group, and will now be hopping on the third Sunday of the month. We are working on a new combined name and logo, and will debut that next month. For now, enjoy this month's projects with the theme Fresh Starts & Creative Beginnings.

 

For my project, I wanted to use some fresh new products, as well as a sentiment that speaks to my heart about new beginnings and moving forward.

 

My card is a slimline card. The front measures 4" x 7", and it will likely become a decor piece in my workspace! I've used the gorgeous new Lovely & Beautiful Designer Series Paper. This paper has a touch of gold foil, and I've carried that through my design with other gold elements.

 

I've used several stamp sets here - Sweet Blooms for the sentiment and A Round of Hellos for the stamped flower.

 

I hope you've been inspired by my project today! Be sure to hop along and see what the rest of the team has created. You can find the hop over on Instagram, or follow the list below.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

 

  

A Round of Hellos 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 card class features some beautiful new Online Exclusive products - the A Round of Hellos stamp set and gorgeous Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper!

 

 

You can watch the replay of this week's class on Facebook here.

 

Or on YouTube here: 

 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, January 20. 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. You'll also earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon for every $50 you spend! Please use this shopping link. 

 

These are some products you might want to consider adding to your order:

• A Round of Hellos stamp set  
• Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper 
• Moody Palette Glossy Dots 
• Secret Sea 3/8" Bordered Open Weave Ribbon 
• Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder 
• 2" Circle Punch 
• 2 3/8" Circle Punch 
• Stylish Shapes Dies 
• Ink pads: Secret Sea, Old Olive, Crumb Cake 

I hope you enjoy this week's cards! Please let me know if you need any help in placing your order.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

 

 

#TGIFC559: Oh, Happy Day

I'm playing along with the sketch challenge at TGIF Challenges this week, and I have a fun and bright card for you!

 

For my card, I used a few brand new products - the A Round of Hellos stamp set and the Easter Joy Specialty Designer Series Paper. Isn't this combination so cheerful?!

 

I've also used some of the new Pearlized Faceted Circles. I colored some of them with my Dark Peach Pie Stampin' Blends Marker to match the paper.

 

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

Stamps: A Round of Hellos

Ink: Balmy Blue, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Dark Peach Pie Stampin' Blends Marker

Paper: Balmy Blue, Basic White, Easter Joy Specialty Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Pearlized Faceted Circles, Balmy Blue 1/4" Gingham Ribbon 

Tools: 2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Circle Punch, All in a Row Embossing Folder, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Inspiring Imperfections Card Class

Hello, and happy 2026! Today was my first card class of the year, and I think it's the perfect one for starting fresh. 

 

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. I didn't get a chance to post the last few classes from December, and then I took a bit of a break over Christmas from my weekly card classes. (I did, however, do a 12-day video series with projects from the 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar, so make sure to check that out on my YouTube channel!)

 

This week's card class features the Inspiring Imperfections Bundle and coordinating products from the Kintsugi Inspirations Suite Collection. While these products are not brand new, I wanted to share them because they are based on a beautiful metaphor - you can take the broken pieces of something and put them back together to create something new and even better than the original! Isn't that a great way to look at a new year too? Take the broken pieces of whatever happened last year and start fresh with something new. I love it!

 

You can watch the replay of this week's class on Facebook here.

 

Or on YouTube here: 

 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, January 13. 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. You'll also earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon for every $50 you spend! Please use this shopping link. 

 

These are some products you might want to consider adding to your order:

• Inspiring Imperfections Bundle 
• Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty Designer Series Paper 
• Joined Together 3D Embossing Folder 
• Muted Palette Dots 
• Misty Moonlight & White Ribbon Starter Pack 
• Textured Notes Dies 
• Perennial Postage Dies 
• Ink colors: Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Petal Pink 
• Versamark Ink 
• Heat Tool 
• Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder 
• Embossing Additions Tool Kit 

 

I hope you enjoy this week's cards! Please let me know if you need any help in placing your order.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel