Valley in Bloom 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 created all fun fold cards using the beautiful products in the Valley in Bloom Suite Collection!

 

You can watch this week's class here:

 

 

I am not offering a card kit this week, BUT for every $75 you spend (before tax & shipping and after Stampin' Rewards), I'll send you a free past Paper Pumpkin kit! AND there is free shipping on orders over $75 June 11-13. Please use this shopping link.

 

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

• Lily of the Valley Bundle 
• Valley in Bloom Designer Series Paper 
• Shimmering Dots 
• Berry Burst 1/4" Shiny Ribbon 
• Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder (out of stock, expected back in August) 
• Stylish Shapes Dies 
• Spotlight on Nature Dies 
• Sweet Words & Labels Dies 
• White Gel Pens 
• Ink Pads: Black, Pretty Peacock, Blackberry Bliss, Granny Apple Green, Versamark 
• Stampin' Blends Markers: Fresh Freesia 
• Heat Tool 
• Basics Wow! Embossing Powder  

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

 

And don't forget! Ordering and connecting with me this summer earns you points in my Beach Days & Bonus Points summer promotion! Earn points with me all summer and then redeem them starting on August 16. 

 

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel    

Lily Pond Lane Fun Fold 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 Lily Pond Lane Suite Collection from Stampin' Up! We made 3 fun fold cards!

 

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

 

Or on YouTube here:

 

 

 

Want this week's card kit? Spend more than $50 before tax & shipping (and coupons) to get supplies for one of each card. Spend more than $75 and I'll include a pack of the Adhesive-Backed Dots for Days! Please use this shopping link.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

Bee Mine Fun Fold Card Class

Welcome back! Today I have such a fun class to offer you featuring the Bee Mine Suite Collection. This is a fun fold card class where you'll make 5 cards using products from the Bee Mine Suite. 

 

This class is an online card class that can be done on your timeline. The class kit will include a PDF tutorial with pictures and instructions, and you will be sent a video with tips and tricks as well.

The class includes supplies to make 5 fun fold cards using the Bee Mine Suite Collection from Stampin' Up! Your card kit will include paper, ribbon, and embellishments that you'll use on your cards, with lots left over to create other projects!

You will need the Bee My Valentine Bundle to complete the cards exactly as shown in the tutorial, or you can substitute other products that you already own. If you choose to add on the bundle to your card kit, you will also get to choose a Level 1 Sale-a-bration reward!

You will need the following inks: Sweet Sorbet, Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, Memento Black, and Lemon Lime Twist. You can add any of these on to your kit as well.

The deadline to sign up for this class is Thursday, February 1. Classes will ship to you on or before February 8.

If you sign up by Saturday, January 27, I'll include a bonus gift in your package!

The cost of this class is $33 plus shipping, or $15 for the tutorial only.

You can sign up for this class here.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Creation Station: Santa's Workshop

Happy December! Can you believe it's already the last month of the year? It's time for this month's Creation Station Design Team blog hop, and this month, our theme is Santa's Workshop.

 

To me, Santa's Workshop means it's time for gift-giving, and so I've created some gift card holders.

 

I've used products from the O Holy Night Suite for my gift card holders. This suite was so popular that the paper I used has already sold out! The good news is that this gift card holder is an easy fold to duplicate with any paper you'd like. 

 

Here are the dimensions:

• Night of Navy card base: 4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2" and 9 1/4"
• Crumb Cake (front left): 3 3/8" x 3 7/8"
• Designer Series Paper (front left): 3 1/4" x 3 3/4"
• Crumb Cake (front right): 1 3/8" x 3 7/8"
• Designer Series Paper (front right): 1 1/4" x 3 3/4"
• Basic White (inside): 3 1/2" x 4"
• Designer Series Paper (inside pocket): 1 1/2" x 4"

I've used the Decorative Circle Punch to punch a little notch in my gift card pocket. You could use any circle punch, but I really like the scalloped edge of this one.

 

Are you still crafting for Christmas? Make sure to hop along and see what the rest of the team has created to inspire you this Christmas season! Next up is Julie Beltramo. I can't wait to see what she's created this month!

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

 

 

Creation Station: Fun & Fancy Folds

It's the first Sunday of the month, and time for another Creation Station blog hop! This month's theme is Fun & Fancy Folds.

 

 

For my project, I created a card using one of my very favorite fun folds. I love this fold for two reasons:

1. It's easy!
2. It really shows off the Designer Series Paper.

 

Start with a piece of coordinating cardstock that is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Pick your favorite Designer Series Paper and cut to 5 1/4" x 11 1/2". Score on the long side at 3 1/2" and 7 1/2". You'll adhere the middle section to your cardstock. Fold the slightly shorter piece in first, and then the last section will fold over the top and you should have an even edge of your cardstock on all sides. 

 

I chose to use the Santa Express Memories & More Cards to decorate the inside of my card. Perhaps you noticed, but there is actually no stamping on my card today! Fancy does not have to take long or require many products.

 

For the front of the card, I cut a cardstock belly band that measures 1 1/2" x 9 1/2". You can play around with the width of the band depending on how you want the front of your card to look. I used the Scalloped Contours Dies and cut the greeting from another Memories & More card for my focal point. The Rhinestones are colored with the Dark Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Marker so that they match the red in the paper.

 

 

If you like this card, make sure you've joined my email list. I've been treating my email subscribers to a 12 Weeks of Christmas video and tutorial series, and next week I'll be sharing some different versions of this card. 

 

Thank you for stopping by today. It's time to hop along to the next designer! I'm sure Julie Beltramo has designed something beautiful to inspire you.

 

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Frightfully Cute Halloween Class

In this class through the mail, you'll make 3 treat packages and 2 fun fold cards - one is a gift card holder! Treats are not included. 

Here are the options for purchasing this class:
Option #1: ($87) This option includes the Frightfully Cute Bundle (stamps & dies), a full package of the Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper, a full roll of ribbon, and a full package of Cute Stars Sequins, plus the supplies cut and ready to make all of your projects and a PDF tutorial with instructions.
Option #2: ($39) This option includes everything listed above, except for the Frightfully Cute Bundle.
Option #3: ($15) This option includes the tutorial only.
You will need the Frightfully Cute Bundle to complete your projects, or you can substitute a Halloween set that you already own. You will also need the following inks: Pumpkin Pie, Highland Heather, Memento Black, Daffodil Delight, and Mango Melody. I recommend these adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals, and Mini Glue Dots. You are welcome to add these items on to your kit.
Shipping for this class is $9, or you can pick it up if you are local to Gilbert, AZ.
The deadline to sign up for this class is Monday, October 11. Kits will ship by October 18 so that you should receive them in time to put your projects together before Halloween. The dies are currently on backorder until October 18, so if you choose to include the bundle in your class, your class will ship a few days later. 

You can sign up for this class here.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Hydrangea Hill Fun Fold Card

Today's card has a big WOW factor - it's a fun fold, and I used all of the products from the Hydrangea Hill Suite to create it. Take a look:

 

Would you like to know how I made this card? I send a free card tutorial to my email subscribers every Monday, and this is the one I sent them this week. If you join my email list this week, I'll send it to you too!

Make sure to join me on Facebook this week - I'll be featuring this suite of products!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Pleased as Punch Fun Fold Class

I have a brand new class to offer you today! I am trying something new with this class - let me know if you like this style of ordering, and you may see more classes like this in the future.

Here's how it works: You place an order of at least $50 before tax and shipping in my online store. You MUST use the host code associated with this class - KAE39E9H. In your order, include the products that you will need to complete your cards.

I will send you the cardstock (cut and scored for you), the foil and glimmer pieces, the Rhinestones, and the little piece of pink ribbon. You will make one of each card pictured - 4 cards total. You will also need:

• a package of Pleased as Punch paper
• Petal Pink, Pear Pizazz, Highland Heather, and Balmy Blue ink
• White Baker's Twine or White Flax Ribbon (your choice)
• Peaceful Moments stamp set
• the Umbrella Builder Punch, the Tulip Builder Punch, the Heart Punch Pack, and the Small Bloom Punch (these are optional - if you do not have them, you can fussy cut the paper)
• adhesive - I used SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, and Mini Glue Dots

The deadline to order for this class is March 20, but the Pleased as Punch paper is while supplies last, so order soon in case it sells out! I will cut everything and ship to you by March 27.

See the cards close up here:

Happy Stamping! Rachel