Washi Tape Notebooks: The Perfect Stocking Stuffer

The Christmas season is here! I love this time of year, and I've been planning and preparing for it for months already. However, now is the time to step it into high gear, and today I have the perfect stocking stuffer for anyone on your list! This washi tape notebook is easily customizable for kids, teens, men, women - anyone! Just change the washi tape and stamps to whatever suits your fancy. Here is one that I did using the All is Calm Washi Tape.

I found the notebooks at Walmart in 3-packs for about a dollar. If you use the same stamp on every page, this is a really quick project to put together. (Even if you use a variety of stamps, it still won't take you too long.)

Stampin' Up! has several varieties of washi tape on sale in the Online Extravaganza, so take a look and maybe you can check something off of your list!

Make sure to shop now - tomorrow is the last day of the sale! Plus, if you use hostess code 6EERH3SD, you will be entered to win a free hostess stamp set! Awesome!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

My Top 5 Gift Ideas for 2014

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Now that Thanksgiving is over, a lot of people are kicking their Christmas preparations into high gear. I thought I would share a few of my favorite gift ideas from Stampin' Up! with you. Take a look - you might find something perfect for someone on your list this year!

1) Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription

You can choose 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, or 12-month. Purchase a prepaid subscription and you will be emailed a code which you can then share in a fun card (or even an e-card!) with the recipient. If you purchase a 12-month subscription, you even get some hostess benefits, which equals some free stuff for yourself! This is a great gift for anyone on your list who likes crafty little projects, even kids or teens!



2) Project Life Hello December Album

Purchase the items to put together a Christmas album for a special someone on your list. Assemble the album with Project Life cards, accessories, and stamps. All the recipient will have to do is add the pictures! Perfect to give to family members to help document all of those priceless holiday memories! *Please note that the Cherry Cobbler 6x8 Album is sold out, but we have a beautiful Early Espresso Album in the annual catalog.*



3) Everyday Occasions Card Kit

This kit comes with everything you need to put together 20 greeting cards. Make sure to purchase SNAIL adhesive to make putting them together even easier. Everyone needs an easy greeting card now and then - this gift is for anyone!





4) Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit

If your gift budget is a little lower, this card kit also makes 20 cards, for $10 less! A little SNAIL adhesive completes this gift as well, and the recipient will have lots of fun putting the cards together!





5) Documented Journal with Accessories

This bundle makes the perfect gift for anyone on your list who likes to journal, keep organized, or document their memories in a unique way. The bundle includes a journal, sticker accessory pack, and washi tape pack. We carry several different styles, but this one is my favorite! I think teens would also like this gift. The Alphabet Rotary Stamp and some ink would be the perfect add-on! (There's even a bundle of these items on sale in the Online Extravaganza!)


Use the links to order any of these products from my online store. PLUS, order by December 2 using the hostess code 6EERH3SD and you will be entered to win a free hostess stamp set! Don't forget - the Online Extravaganza ends on Tuesday, and there will be more doorbusters on Monday! It's a great time to shop! :-)

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Weekly Deals ~ November 25 - December 1

Here are this week's deals:

	Rosette Designer Bigz Xl Die Item # 125594 Regular Price: $42.95 US/$52.95 CAN Discounted Price: $32.21 US/$39.71 CAN
	Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 127751 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Alphabet Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 130916 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details Item # 127845 Regular Price: $2.50 US/$3.25 CAN Discounted Price: $1.88 US/$2.44 CAN
	Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 127750 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Label Petite Curly Punch Item # 129405 Regular Price: $12.95 US/$15.95 CAN Discounted Price: $9.71 US/$11.96 CAN
	Merry Monogram Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download Item # 132716 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

The Online Extravaganza is Here!

I am so excited for this sale! Stampin' Up! really has some great deals this week! Click here to see all the deals. The sale runs now through December 2, with doorbuster deals today and next Monday, December 1.

I am also doing something special during this sale! Place an order anytime during the sale using the hostess code 6EERH3SD and you will be entered into a drawing for a free hostess stamp set!

Don't forget - there is also a join promotion going on right now! Join Stampin' Up! for only $75! You get to pick $125 worth of product, and you can choose sale items to make your money stretch even farther! Plus, if you join during this promotion (now through December 2), you will earn an extra 5% back on anything you buy or sell during the month of December. Awesome, right?!? Visit my business website and click the Join the Fun button to sign up.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Some Exciting Days Coming Up!

Stampin' Up! has two exciting promotions coming up next week! Both of these promotions will run from November 24 - December 2. The best part - you can double dip and take advantage of BOTH promotions!

First comes the Online Extravaganza Sale! It's like a Black Friday sale, but for a whole week! There will be special doorbuster deals on the first and last days of the sale, and lots of other things on sale all week. Click here on Monday to visit my online store and see all of the great deals!

The second promotion is a sale on the Starter Kit. For one week, the starter kit will be available for 25% off (around $75 instead of $99). You still get to pick $125 worth of products AND you can even pick products that are on sale in the Online Extravaganza! Plus, anyone who signs up during this week will get an extra 5% back on their December sales. Awesome, right?!? I'd love to have you join my team! You'll be getting a great deal this week if you do, even if you just want a good deal on some of your favorite Stampin' Up! products. Visit my business website and click on the Join the Fun button to take advantage of this amazing deal!

Have a great weekend! I'm hosting a Stamp Camp tomorrow, and next week I'll be sharing a few projects from that.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Happy Birthday, Elizabeth!

Yesterday, my sweet little niece, Elizabeth, was born! Today I'm sharing the card I made to send my sister's family to celebrate her birth. I get to meet her next month, and I can't wait!

I used one of the cards from the Project Life Little Moments card kit. It made putting this card together really quick and easy! I drew my color scheme from the colors in the card kit. The greeting from Big News was a perfect fit!

Stamps: Big News
Ink: Pistachio Pudding
Paper: Pistachio Pudding, Very Vanilla, So Saffron
Accessories & Tools: Project Life Little Moments Cards, Lucky Stars EF, Big Shot, Sponge Daubers

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Simple Watercolor Thank Yous

I've been wanting to try this easy idea for a long time, and since I had my Aquapainters out for Christmas cards already, I decided that today was the day.
Simply use the Aquapainter to paint a layer of color on Watercolor Paper, let dry, and stamp thank you in the same color.

In the end, I think I would have liked another color better. The watercolor layer of Blackberry Bliss turned out too 'pink' for my liking, but it wasn't horrible enough to throw out. Next time I think I'll try Coastal Cabana. That's the color pictured using this technique in the catalog, and it's another one of my favorites. Live and learn.

Stamps: Watercolor Thank You
Ink: Blackberry Bliss
Paper: Blackberry Bliss, Watercolor Paper
Accessories & Tools: Aquapainters, Blackberry Bliss Ribbon

Happy Stamping!

Rachel