#TGIFC578: Happy Father's Day

There is an inspiration challenge at TGIF Challenges this week, and the inspiration graphic shows four cupcakes. I was inspired by the four images and some of the colors to create my card. 

 

How did I go from cupcakes to a lake-themed Father's Day card? Well, sometimes the creative process is interesting! 😆 I always try to stick with the product I'm featuring that week when I participate in challenges, and sometimes it's harder than others! 

 

The background behind the cupcakes reminded me a little bit of a watercolor background, so I used Petal Pink and Pecan Pie inks to do a little bit of a watercolor wash behind my images. The images are fussy cut from the Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper, and the sentiment is stamped in Peaceful Pine ink on a rectangle punched with the Rounded Rectangle Punch.

 

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

Stamps: Relaxing Waterside

Ink: Peaceful Pine, Petal Pink, Pecan Pie

Paper: Peaceful Pine, Basic White, Watercolor Paper, Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: 2026-2028 In Color Dots

Tools: Water Painters, Rounded Rectangle Punch

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

 

 

Thoughtful Octopus Card Class

Did you know? I do an online card class every week at 12:00 PM Arizona time on Thursdays. It is free for anyone to watch, and the classes will be pre-recorded for the summer and can be found on my YouTube channel.

For this week's class, I've used the fun new stamp set, Thoughtful Octopus!

 

You can watch this week's class here:

 

 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, May 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. 

 

Here are some products you might want to consider adding to your order this week:

• Thoughtful Octopus stamp set 
• Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper 
• Array of Dots 
• Balloon Festoon Dies (or bundle) 
• Stylish Shapes Dies 
• Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder 
• Three Banner Punch 
• Ink pads: Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink 

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

 

And as announced in my video, today starts my Beach Days & Bonus Points summer promotion! Earn points with me all summer and then redeem them starting on August 16.

 

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

 

 

The Stamping Station: Bold and Beautiful

 

Hello, and welcome to this month's blog hop from The Stamping Station! Our theme this month is Bold and Beautiful. I used bold images from the Balloon Festoon Bundle paired with a beautiful watercolor background!

 

This card started from a chat with my team group earlier this week. As you may know, Stampin' Up! has announced a color refresh happening in 2027. Members of the team were speculating on which colors might go, and Coastal Cabana, Gorgeous Grape, and Melon Mambo were all on the list for several people. I happen to LOVE these colors, and I think they make a beautiful color combination too. So I decided to use them together for my card.

 

For the watercolor background, I used Coastal Cabana ink. I did a subtle splatter with my Dark Pool Party Stampin' Blends Marker, then stamped the streamers and confetti from the Balloon Festoon stamp set in Coastal Cabana ink. The card is finished off with some of the Sunset Sparkle Sequins.

 

Make sure to hop along and see the bold and beautiful projects from the rest of the design team! 

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

 

 

Balloon Festoon 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. 

 

For this week's class, I've used the brand new Balloon Festoon Bundle, along with the 2026-2028 In Colors. These were such fun products to work with!

 

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, May 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. 

 

Here are some products you might want to consider adding to your order this week:

• Balloon Festoon Bundle 
• Bloom Boutique Specialty Designer Series Paper 
• 2026-2028 In Color Dots 
• 2026-2028 In Color Pearlized Specialty Paper 
• Ink pads: Barely Blush, Hydrangea Hue, Peaceful Pine, Golden Glow, Crisp Cantaloupe (these 5 can be bought together in a bundle OR get them free in the starter kit this month!), Black 
• Hydrangea Hue 3/8" Bordered Ribbon 
• Barely Blush 3/8" Bordered Ribbon 
• Filled with Sweetness Dies (part of a bundle) 
• Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder (on low inventory & last chance!) 
• Nested Essentials Dies 

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

 

 

Forever Florals 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 was pre-recorded several weeks ago due to family obligations today. I used the Forever Florals Bundle, and I think you're going to love the cards this week! However, the day after I filmed the video, the dies in the bundle went out of stock, and are not expected back until the week of May 18. If you order and get the card kit this week, everything will be die cut for you, and you can still order the stamp set if you'd like. 

 

Make sure you watch the video, because one of the cards has a big surprise inside! You can watch the class here:  

 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, May 5. 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. 

 

Here are some products you might want to consider adding to your order this week:

• Forever Florals Bundle (dies are expected back in stock the week of May 18 - you can purchase just the stamp set if you'd like)
• Delicate Dreams Designer Series Paper
• Secret Sea 3/8" Bordered Open Weave Ribbon
• Natural Matte Dots
• Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
• Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder - has sold out, sorry!
• Lazy Daisy 3D Embossing Folder
• Heat Tool
• Basics Wow! Embossing Powder
• Ink pads: Secret Sea, Versamark, Hydrangea Hue (available starting May 5)

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

 

Cutest Crew 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. 

 

For this week's class, I've used the adorable Cutest Crew Bundle. I think you're going to love these super cute cards!

 

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, April 28. 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. 

 

Here are some products you might want to consider adding to your order this week:

• Cutest Crew Bundle (dies expected back in stock next week) 
• Turtle-y Cute Designer Series Paper (last chance & on sale for $7.50!) 
• Black & White & Gold Baker's Twine (last chance) 
• Loose Valentine's Assortment (last chance) 
• Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder (last chance & on sale for $8.40!) 
• Heartfelt Hexagon Punch (last chance & on sale for $20!) 
• Everyday Arches Dies 
• 2 3/8" Circle Punch 
• Stylish Shapes Dies 
• Ink Pads: Memento Black, Darling Duckling, Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party 
• Stampin' Blends Markers: Flirty Flamingo, Smoky Slate, Darling Duckling, Pool Party, Petal Pink, Pecan Pie 

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

 

 

BBQ Master 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. 

 

For this week's class, I've used the BBQ Master Bundle. This is a great bundle for masculine cards, and I had a lot of fun creating with all of the images and dies in this set!

 

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, April 21. 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. 

 

Here are some products you might want to consider adding to your order this week:

• BBQ Master Bundle
  
• Weekend Adventures Designer Series Paper (last chance & on sale for $7.50!)
• Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers
• Stylish Shapes Dies
• Nested Essentials Dies 
• 2 3/8" Circle Punch
• Ladybug Picnic 3D Embossing Folder (expected back in stock the week of April 27)
• Labeled with Love Punch (last chance & on sale for $15.00!)
• Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder (expected back in stock the week of April 27)
• Ink pads: Azure Afternoon, Crushed Curry, Black, Real Red, Cajun Craze

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel