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

 

  

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  

 

 

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  

 

#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  

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  

 

 

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  

 

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  

 

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  

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