December 2024 Monthly Card Club Sneak Peek

This month's Card Club features the Happiest Day stamp set and some of my favorite bright colors. 

 

My Monthly Card Club is a fun way to make and send cards all year long! 

You can learn more about the club and sign up here.

The deadline to get this month's kit is December 20.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

December 2024 Christmas Card Club Sneak Peek

Friday afternoon is a great time for a sneak peek, don't you think?! This month's Christmas Card Club features the Snowy Wonder Bundle. I used this bundle for my Monthly Card Club last month, and I loved it so much that I wanted to use it again! 

 

My Christmas Card Club runs year round, and so while this month's kit will not get to you before Christmas, this is a great time to join and start on your cards for next year! Future you will be so grateful to have all of your cards finished and ready to go in 2025. ;)

This club is $44/month, and each month you'll get supplies to make 8 Christmas cards - 2 each of 4 designs. Your class kit will also include products you'll use on your cards - usually a half package of Designer Series Paper, a full roll of ribbon, and a full embellishment. You'll also get all of the card bases and cardstock pieces you need to complete your cards, envelopes, and a PDF tutorial. You can add on the stamp set/bundle and any inks I used that month to your kit, or substitute products you already own. Shipping is included in the subscription fee. There is no commitment to belong to the club for a certain amount of time - you can join or cancel whenever you'd like. However, for every six consecutive months that you subscribe, I'll send you a fun little gift package valued at $20+!

 

If you'd like this month's kit, you can sign up here.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Gift Card Holder Card Class

I don't know about you, but I give a good number of gift cards at Christmas, and the gift is a little bit more special if it comes in something pretty. Enter this card class!

 

In this class through the mail, you'll get supplies to make 5 different gift card holders. You can add on a second set (to make 2 of each) for just $7!

This class includes a full pack of the A Little Bit Festive Specialty Designer Series, a Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, a half pack of the Festive Glimmer Paper, and a package of Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs. You will also get all of the cardstock you'll need to complete the gift card holders, plus envelopes, a PDF tutorial, and a video tutorial.

You can choose to add on the Festive Words stamp set, or substitute a stamp set you already own. The ink colors I used are Garden Green, Real Red, and Memento Black. (The Memento Black ink pad is currently out of stock, but any black ink pad will work.) Recommended adhesives are Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, and Tear and Tape.

This class is $46, plus $10 shipping. If you'd like to add on a second set of gift card holders (to make 2 of each instead of 1), you can do that for just $7.

The deadline to sign up for this class is Tuesday, December 10, and class kits will ship out by December 13. However, if you sign up and pay by Monday, December 2, I will ship an early round of class kits on December 6.

There is an option to purchase the tutorial only. This will include both a PDF and video tutorial. The cost for this is $15.

You can sign up here.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Festive Words 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. Because of Thanksgiving this week, the video was pre-recorded.

 

This week's class featured the Festive Words stamp set, and I made 3 fun cards! I also share some tips for using the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush in the video.

 

This week's class can be found on YouTube here:

 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, December 3. Spend more than $40 before tax & shipping to get the card kit. Spend more than $50 and I'll double the cards! Please use this shopping link.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Shepherd's Care 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, I went live on Wednesday due to my family schedule on Thursday.

 

This week's class featured the Shepherd's Care stamp set, which is a beautiful religious stamp set perfect for Christmas cards!

 

This week's class can be found on Facebook here.

Or on YouTube here:

 

 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, November 26. Spend more than $40 before tax & shipping to get the card kit. Spend more than $50 and I'll double the cards! Please use this shopping link.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

November Monthly Card Club Sneak Peek

This month's Card Club kit features the adorable Snowy Wonder Bundle and coordinating Designer Series Paper. Those snowmen and penguins are just so cute!

 

Here are a few details about how this club works:

 

If you'd like this month's kit, please fill out this registration form and I'll get the subscribe link sent over to you in email.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Snowy Wonder 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, I went live on Wednesday due to other commitments on Thursday.

 

This week's class featured products from the Snowy Scenes Suite Collection. These products are adorable! 

 

This week's class can be found on Facebook here.

Or on YouTube here:

 

 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, November 19. Spend more than $40 before tax & shipping to get the card kit. Spend more than $50 and I'll double the cards! Please use this shopping link.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

 

Three-Day Seasonal Sale on Cardstock, Ink, Bundles, Designer Series Paper, and more!

Stampin' Up!'s Seasonal Sale starts now and goes through Friday. Shop discounts on ink, cardstock, bundles, and Designer Series Paper from the Annual Catalog. This sale even includes one of my favorite things - Stampin' Blends Markers!

 

When you shop with me, you can also earn my free card kit this week, which will feature the Snowy Wonder Bundle and a shaker card! I'll be doing my weekly video a day early this week (TODAY!), and I'll post the replay later this afternoon. If you are shopping early and want to make sure you'll have the needed supplies, you'll want to include the Snowy Wonder Bundle, Pool Party 5/8" Pompom Ribbon and White Loose Snowflakes with your order. You may also want some Foam Adhesive Strips for your shaker card.

 

To get the card kit, spend more than $40 before tax & shipping - this will give you the supplies for one each of 3 cards. Spend more than $50 and I'll double the cards! Please use this shopping link.

OR - add the sale items to a starter kit to get even more bang for your buck! (And a whole host of other perks!) Pay $99 and pick out $125 of product, plus get free shipping and a free past Paper Pumpkin kit! And here are a few of the perks that are happening just this week that you will get to be a part of if you purchase a starter kit:

• TODAY, at 1 PM Mountain, demonstrators get to view the digital version of the upcoming January-April Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration brochure.
• This weekend, my team leader is hosting a fun virtual event - Nutsopalooza - with stamping and business presentations, and even a Zoom with someone from the home office sharing sneak peek products from the upcoming catalog!
• Next week, on November 19, demonstrators can preorder from the January-April Mini Catalog, January Online Exclusives release, AND start earning Sale-a-bration rewards. That's right, demonstrators get an extra month+ of Sale-a-bration!

You can build your starter kit here.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions or need help placing an order. It is possible that some things will go out of stock as the sale goes on, so shop early to get what you want.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

 

#TGIFC498: Let it Snow

It's a sketch challenge at TGIF Challenges this week, and I love it!

 

I've used some products from the Snowy Scenes Suite Collection to create my card.

 

Isn't that little snow globe cute?! It's cut right out of the Designer Series Paper. The paper in this suite is so fun - there are classic Christmas colors and images, along with a few unexpected colors. Plus I always love it when Stampin' Up! has images that can be die cut right out of the paper!

 

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

Stamps: Snowy Wonder

Ink: Pool Party, Garden Green

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Pool Party, Snowy Scenes Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Real Red & White Baker's Twine, Iridescent Faceted Gems

Tools: Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder, Stylish Shapes Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Christmas Friends 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 Christmas Friends Bundle and the Marbled Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper. This bundle is so much FUN!

 

This week's class can be found on Facebook here.

Or on YouTube here:

 

 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, November 12. Spend more than $40 before tax & shipping to get the card kit. Spend more than $50 and I'll double the cards! Please use this shopping link.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

 

November Christmas Card Club Sneak Peek

This month's Christmas Card Club features the Christmas Friends Bundle and the Take a Bow Designer Series Paper. These little critters are SO cute, and I love the classic Christmas colors in this paper!

 

My Christmas Card Club runs year-round, but November is prime time for making Christmas cards! Here are some more details about how the club works:

 

If you'd like this month's kit, sign up here by November 15.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Otterly Adorable 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 Otterly Adorable Suite Collection, and we made 3 awesome cards.

 

This week's class can be found on Facebook here. 

Or on YouTube here:

 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, November 5. Spend more than $40 before tax & shipping to get the card kit. Spend more than $50 and I'll double the cards! Please use this shopping link.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#TGIFC494: Sending Love Your Way

This week's challenge at TGIF Challenges is a sketch challenge. I like how basic this one is - you can really take it in a lot of different directions!

 

I was inspired by projects shared with the Regal Flora Bundle that were created by the Artisan Design Team. They used colors outside of the color scheme of the Regal Winter Designer Series Paper, and I just loved some of their combinations! So I came up with one of my own. Black and white with a pop of color is my favorite!

 

The striped Designer Series Paper in the background actually comes from the Halloween Spells paper pack. And the gold thread and hearts are a little sneak peek of some upcoming Online Exclusive products. They will be available in November, or you can add them to a starter kit today.

 

My color combination for this card was Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana, and black and white. 

 

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

Stamps: Regal Flora

Ink: Coastal Cabana, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Versamark

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Basic Black, Halloween Spells DSP

Embellishments: Gold Twisted Thread, Adhesive-Backed Heart Sequins

Tools: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Regal Flora Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Decorative Trees Card Class

It's Monday, and I can't believe I forgot to post last week's card class here for you! If you didn't 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.

Last week's class featured the Decorative Trees Bundle, and we made 3 beautiful cards! I shared my technique for creating watercolor backgrounds, and I hope you'll agree that it's easier than it looks. Watercoloring is one of my favorite ways to add that something special to a card!

 

This card class can be found on Facebook here.

Or on YouTube here:

 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, October 15 (tomorrow). Spend more than $40 before tax & shipping to get the card kit. Spend more than $50 and I'll double the cards! Please use this shopping link.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

October Card Club Sneak Peek

This month's Card Club kit features the gorgeous Regal Winter Suite Collection. And although "winter" is in the name, these cards would be perfect anytime! Here's a peek:

 

This club is $44/month, and includes supplies to make 8 cards, 2 each of 4 designs. The card kits each month include product you'll use to create your cards - usually a half pack of Designer Series Paper, a roll of ribbon, and an embellishment - plus all of the cardstock bases and pieces you'll need to assemble your cards. Envelopes and a PDF tutorial are also included. You supply your own stamps, inks, and adhesives, or you can choose to add those onto your kit at the catalog cost - I cover the tax & shipping as a perk of belonging to the club. There is no commitment to subscribe for a certain amount of time, but for every six consecutive months that you subscribe, you'll earn a fun little gift package from me valued at $20+.

 

If you'd like this month's card kit, sign up here by October 20.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Creation Station: Into the Night

 

Welcome to this month's Creation Station Design Team blog hop! This month, our theme is "Into the Night."

 

This theme made me think about Halloween, and I was excited to pull out some of our brand new scrapbooking products and create a Halloween layout!

 

A few weeks ago, I put together the Halloween Memories Scrapbooking Workshop Kit, and I needed to do an additional two-page layout to finish my photos from this particular Halloween. 

 

It has been a LONG time since I scrapbooked, so I needed some inspiration. I decided to use one of the layouts in the Autumn to Remember Scrapbooking Workshop Kit and rework it with the Halloween papers. 

 

My layout is pretty simple, without a lot of extra pieces and embellishments, but I think this paper is so fun for Halloween, and scrapbooking is really all about the photos! 

Here is a list of products that I used on my layout:

Stamps: Halloween Memories, More than Autumn

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Versamark

Stampin' Blends Markers: Light Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Halloween Memories Two-Tone Cardstock, Halloween Spells DSP, Basic Black, Basic White

Tools: White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Nested Essentials Dies, More than Autumn Dies, Mini Alphabet Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Mini Glue Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Make sure to check out what the rest of the team has created this month! Next up is Kathy Kartak.

 

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

More than Autumn 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. 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 More than Autumn Bundle, and we made 3 fun cards! I will warn you, this week's class got a little long, but I'm sure it was a hoot to watch - I designed the third card on the fly, and forgot the supplies for one of my cards in the other room. My card classes are never boring, that's for sure!

 

This week's class can be found on Facebook here.

Or on YouTube here:

 

 

Want this week's card kit? Shop now through Tuesday, October 8. Spend more than $40 before tax & shipping to get the card kit. Spend more than $50 and I'll double the cards! Please use this shopping link.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

October Christmas Card Club Sneak Peek

Sneak peek time! This month's Christmas Card Club features the Decorative Trees Bundle and the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper. 

 

Now is a great time to subscribe and get some of your Christmas cards made!

 

You can learn more about the club and sign up by October 15 here.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Potions & Spells 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. 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 Potions & Spells Bundle, and we made 2 super cute Halloween cards! I also shared the Halloween Memories Scrapbooking Workshop Kit, and shared some tips and tricks I learned while assembling my layouts.

 

This week's class can be found on Facebook here.

Or on YouTube here:

 

Want this week's card kit? Spend more than $40 before tax & shipping now through Tuesday, October 1 and I'll send you supplies to make 2 of each card. Spend more than $50 and I'll include a mystery embellishment in your package! Please use this shopping link.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel