Patriotic Work of Art

Work of Art is such a versatile stamp set! I've seen different ideas floating around Pinterest using stamps from this set to make a flag, and this week was the perfect week to try it myself. I needed a birthday card for someone whose birthday is on July 3, so this seemed like the perfect opportunity. Thank you to whoever came up with this idea - it's creative and cute!

My flag was not quite centered the way I wanted it, but that's what I get for not using my Stamp-a-ma-jig! The stars come from the Merry Minis Punch Pack, which is still available on the Holiday Carryover list.

On the inside, I went with a little Happy Birthday banner from Itty Bitty Banners.

 



Stamps: Work of Art, Itty Bitty Banners
Ink: Real Red, Night of Navy
Paper: Real Red, Night of Navy, Whisper White
Accessories & Tools: Merry Minis Punch Pack, Brights Candy Dots

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

New Blog Theme!

Some of you may have noticed a few changes here and there on the blog. I finally figured out how to change the header, which I created using MDS. I hope to continue improving the look of the blog over time. Leave me some love and let me know what you think!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Weekly Deals ~ June 24-30

Here are this week's deals:

	Regals Designer Buttons Item # 130029 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$8.21 CAN
	Envelope Liners Framelits Die Item # 132172 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Finishing Touches Edgelits Die Item # 127010 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$11.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$8.96 CAN
	Window Frames Collection Framelits Die Item # 129021 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Squares Collection Framelits Die Item # 130921 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Smoky Slate Stampin' Emboss Powder Item # 129396 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.96 CAN
	Summer Possibilities Kit - Digital Download Item # 134705 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$8.95 CAN Discounted Price: $4.77 US/$5.37 CAN

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

A Few of My Favorite Things

I am hosting a new catalog open house in a few weeks, so I am busy making some samples using new products from the catalog. The card I made today features one of my favorite new products - decorative masks! There are so many different ways to use them, and the best part is that they only cost $2.95 for two!

I chose to use the polka dot mask today, because I love polka dots. I went with a black and white color scheme (another favorite of mine), and my favorite greeting from Lots of Thanks.

 

For this card, I inked up my cardstock with Versamark over the mask, then heat embossed in black. I wish my embossing had turned out a little cleaner, but I'll just say I was going for that 'distressed' look that is in style right now! Here is a closer look at the polka dots:

 

Stamps: Lots of Thanks

Ink: Versamark, Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories & Tools: Black Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Dots and Stripes Decorative Masks, Artisan Label Punch, 1/8" Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel



Everyday Occasions to the Rescue Again!

Have I mentioned that I love kits? Oh, I have. Just a few times! :-) My husband has been interviewing for a new job, and I like to give him a little encouraging note before his interviews. He has another one on Monday, and I decided to put together a quick card using bits and pieces from the Everyday Occasions kit. Excuse my handwriting, but I couldn't find a stamp that I liked for the greeting, so I wrote my own. I think it fits with the background of the handwriting paper.

 

All items are from the Everyday Occasions kit except for the Pool Party Baker's Twine (retired) and the Basic Gray marker that I used to write the greeting.

Happy Stamping!

  Rachel

Bermuda Bay Thank You

One of the stamps I just had to have when I looked through the new catalog was Watercolor Thank You. I love single stamps for their low prices too! This card follows the pattern for most of my cards lately - quick and easy. I used Work of Art again also, stamping off to create a lighter-colored background. I whipped up 10 of these cards quickly this morning, and I think they turned out great! Easy to repeat in any color!

 

Stamps: Work of Art, Watercolor Thank You

Ink: Bermuda Bay

Paper: Bermuda Bay, Very Vanilla

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

 

Weekly Deals ~ June 17-23

Here are this week's deals (and I'm back from vacation, so expect a post or two later this week!):

	Wisteria Wonder 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 130017 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN
	Natural 7/8" Cotton Ribbon Item # 127844 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Epic Day Designer Washi Tape Item # 131269 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.50 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.88 CAN
	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 131181 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN
	Vintage Faceted Buttons Item # 127555 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.95 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.96 CAN
	Delicate Designs Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 127023 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$8.21 CAN
	Large Scallop Edgelits Die Item # 127019 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Sunshine & Sprinkles Ensemble - Digital Download Item # 130668 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$16.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.97 US/$9.90 CAN

Happy Stamping!

Rachel