Greenery Lane 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 Greenery Lane Bundle. The sentiments in this set are great for "thinking of you" type cards, and the greenery images and die cuts are fun to layer together!

 

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 7. 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:

• Greenery Lane Bundle 
• Greenery Lane Washi Tape (not used in the video, but coordinates with this bundle) 
• Nature's Walk Designer Series Paper 
• Moody Palette Glossy Dots 
• Secret Sea 3/8" Bordered Open Weave Ribbon 
• Beautifully Celebrated Dies 
• Heartfelt Hexagon Punch 
• Stylish Shapes Dies 
• 1 7/8" Circle Punch 
• Heat Tool 
• Basics Wow! Embossing Powder 
• Ink pads: Versamark, Balmy Blue, Secret Sea, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Old Olive 

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

 

 

Creation Station: Catalog Sketches

It's the first Sunday of the month, and that means it's time for the Creation Station Design Team hop! This month, we are choosing a card sketch from a current catalog to create our projects. I've chosen a sketch from the Annual Catalog. 

 

 

My card uses a few products that I just can't stop using! I've created my watercolor piece with Stampin' Write Markers - Melon Mambo, Azure Afternoon, and Berry Burst. I added a piece of gingham paper from the Cute as a Bee Designer Series Paper pack, some Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins, and the Starstruck Embossing Folder for some texture in the background. The sentiment and heart come from the With You in Mind stamp set. 

 

 

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

Stamps: With You in Mind

Ink: Versamark

Stampin' Write Markers: Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Melon Mambo

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Basic Black, Watercolor Paper, Cute as Can Bee DSP

Embellishments: Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

Tools: Stampin' Spritzer, Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Starstruck Embossing Folder, Nested Essentials Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

I hope you'll hop along and see what the rest of the team has created. Our catalog sketches are sure to inspire you!

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

#TGIFC469: You're the Most Awesome Friend

There is an inspiration challenge at TGIF Challenges this week, and of course I had to play along!

The butterflies were the inspiration for my background of lots of little hearts, and I decided to do a rainbow of colors with the emboss resist technique because that color scheme reminded me of spring.

 

I used an unlikely stamp set for my sentiment - the Trusty Tools stamp set. While this bundle is geared towards the guys, I love this sentiment for anyone! I paired it with the Mini Alphabet Dies and a strip of Coastal Cabana hearts from the Brights Designer Series Paper Stack.

 

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

Stamps: Country Bouquet, Trusty Tools

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana, Berry Burst, Versamark

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Coastal Cabana, Brights DSP Stack, Watercolor Paper

Embellishments: Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins

Tools: White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Water Painters, Zany Zoo Dies, Mini Alphabet Dies, Nested Essentials Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Creation Station: Beach Life

 

It's the first Sunday of the month, and that means it's time for this month's Creation Station Design Team blog hop! Our theme this month is Beach Life.

 

It's been too long since I've been to the beach, but one of my favorite things to do there is sit and listen to the ocean. So that's where I've drawn the inspiration for my card.

 

I heat embossed the large wave image from the Waves of Inspiration stamp set and then added ink with Blending Brushes and a variety of ink colors: Blueberry Bushel, Azure Afternoon, Lost Lagoon, Lemon Lime Twist, and Lemon Lolly. 

 

I chose a second stamp set - Circle Sayings - for my sentiment and the seashells, which are colored in with a little Wink of Stella. I can never get the sparkle to photograph well, but it's stunning in real life! 

 

Make sure to hop along and see what the rest of the team has created this month! I'm sure it will have you dreaming of a beach vacation.

 

Next up is the lovely Kathy Kartak!

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#TGIFC387: Cut it Out

I am playing along with TGIF Challenges again this week. This week's challenge is a technique challenge:

 

I decided to fussy cut an image and die cut - two different ways to cut it out!

 

The Best Witches stamp set is one of our Halloween products this year, and if you love to color, this one is for you! I used a color combination of Orchid Oasis, Crushed Curry, and Basic Black. 

 

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

Stamps: Best Wishes

Ink: Memento Black

Stampin' Blends Markers: Light Basic Black, Soft Suede, Petal Pink, Orchid Oasis, Dark Daffodil Delight

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Crushed Curry, Orchid Oasis, Basic Black, Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: 2022-2024 In Color Decorative Matte Dots

Tools: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Give it a Whirl Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#TGIFC383: A Card Without White Cardstock

This week's TGIF Challenges theme is a real challenge: make a card without white cardstock. What would YOU do without white cardstock? Well, if you're me, add white in as many other places as possible, haha!

 

 

My sentiment is from the Ringed With Nature stamp set, and that pretty paper is from the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper pack. This is a 12" x 12" paper pack that you can get for free with Stampin' Rewards - it's a host exclusive product. And it's a HUGE pack of paper! You get 48 sheets - wow! You don't have to host a party to get this paper though. You can also place an order for yourself of more than $150 and you'll earn rewards which you can use to get the paper for free. 

 

Here is a full list of the products I used:

Stamps: Ringed With Nature

Ink: Versamark

Paper: Basic Black, Celebrate Everything DSP

Embellishments: Wonderful Snowflakes, Iridescent Rhinestones, White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

Tools: White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Layering Circles Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP309: A Black & White Christmas

This week's color challenge at Global Design Project is right up my ally - black and white with a pop of color! 

 

My first thought was to add a little bit of pink - I love that color combination! But laying in bed the other night, the idea for this card came to me, and I switched gears. When does your inspiration happen? I often think of my best ideas while laying in bed at night before I go to sleep. (Or, let's be honest, when I'm laying awake in the middle of the night, trying to distract myself from worrying about something.) Anyways... here is my card:

 

This card turned out exactly how I wanted it to! That Real Red Ruffled Ribbon is SO pretty - in fact, after I used it, several of my kids asked for a piece! 

 

Here is a full list of the products I used:

Stamps: Evergreen Elegance

Ink: Memento Black

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Basic Black, Pattern Party Host DSP

Embellishments: Real Red Ruffled Ribbon, Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins

Tools: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

Want a free tutorial for this card? I send a free card tutorial to my email subscribers every Monday, and this one is coming up next week! Join my email list here.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP282: Wonderful Purple Posy Card

This week the Global Design Project challenge is a sketch challenge!

 

I love sketches - they're an easy way to get inspired, and you can make them work with any products you want to use! Here's what I came up with:

 

I used one of my favorite retiring in colors - Purple Posy. Since there is no Purple Posy ink, I decided to create a very subtle background by stamping a floral image in Versamark ink. Because Purple Posy is such a light color to begin with, it really was subtle! I added a little bit of Wink of Stella on the flowers for a bit of sparkle, and to draw more attention to the background. It's hard to capture in a photo, but it's beautiful in person!

 

I also used the Woven Threads Sequins to embellish my card. I'm sure these sequins will be retiring too, and I will be so sad to see them go. I think they've been my favorite sequins of all time! 

 

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

Stamps: Bloom & Grow

Ink: Versamark

Paper: Purple Posy, Basic Black, Basic White, True Love DSP

Embellishments: Woven Threads Sequins, Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack

Tools: Stitched Be Mine Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, White Embossing Poweder, Heat Tool, Wink of Stella

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal, Stampin' Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

A Touch of Ink: Two Cards

I have TWO cards to share with you today! Both cards feature the stamp set A Touch of Ink, which is free with a $100 purchase during Sale-a-bration. 

 

If you look carefully at the butterfly and the hummingbird, you can see that I used the same technique on both images. The stamp set comes with an outline image for each, plus a solid watercolor image to stamp and "color". Don't you just love two step stamping? First, I stamped the outline for each image. Then, I stamped the solid watercolor image in Seaside Spray ink. For the butterfly, I rolled the edge of the stamp in Misty Moonlight ink, and for the hummingbird, I rolled the edge in Highland Heather ink. I call it the "rock and roll" technique. Is that the technical name? I don't know, but it works!

 

I used two Designer Series Papers for these cards - the Hydrangea Hill paper and the In Good Taste paper. Aren't they perfect? I could have made many more cards with these papers and stamp set, but there's only so much stamping time in one day. 

 

Here is a full list of supplies I used on these cards:

Stamps: A Touch of Ink

Ink: Memento Black, Seaside Spray, Misty Moonlight, Highland Heather

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Gorgeous Grape, Misty Moonlight, Hydrangea Hill DSP, In Good Taste DSP

Embellishments: Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack, Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon, Opal Rounds

Tools: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Rectangle Stitched Dies, Layering Circles Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP257: Hello Friend

Today's card is inspired by the color challenge at Global Design Project this week:

 

I created a simple card using the Queen Anne's Lace stamp set and a little bit of emboss resist.

 

To create that soft watercolor image, first stamp in Versamark and heat with white embossing powder. Once set, watercolor with Balmy Blue ink. I think the Balmy Blue is a nice contrast to the Misty Moonlight, don't you?

 

I colored my Rhinestones with the Dark Highland Heather Stampin' Blends to add a pop of one more color. So simple, yet elegant. 

 

This stamp set is one you can get for free when you buy a starter kit this month. Stay tuned for more information on that tomorrow!

Stamps: Queen Anne's Lace

Ink: Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight, Stampin' Blends: Dark Highland Heather

Paper: Thick Whisper White, Misty Moonlight, Whisper White, Watercolor Paper, 2020-2022 In Color DSP

Embellishments: Rhinestones

Tools: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Water Painters

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Tulip Congratulations

A few days ago, I saw some BEAUTIFUL photos of red tulips with the In Good Taste paper as the backdrop. It was so pretty, and inspired today's card!

For the tulips, I inked my stamps in Poppy Parade ink, and then used a sponge dauber to add a little bit of Melon Mambo on the bottom and sides. It's subtle here, but this is a fun trick to add multiple colors to your stamped image! The sentiment is once again from the stamp set 'A Grand Kid.' (Have I convinced you yet that you need this sentiment stamp set in your life?!)

The card is finished off with a few Frosted Epoxy Droplets, which have been colored with the Dark Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Marker. Here is a full list of supplies:

Stamps: A Grand Kid, Timeless Tulips

Ink: Poppy Parade, Melon Mambo, Old Olive; Stampin' Blends: Dark Poppy Parade

Paper: Early Espresso, Whisper White, In Good Taste DSP

Embellishments: Braided Linen Trim, Frosted Epoxy Droplets

Tools: Tulip Builder Punch, Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

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

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

In Color Club - July

I have some fun cards to share with you today! These were the cards I sent to my In Color Club members this month. They feature the stamp set 'A Grand Kid', which I think is a great sentiment stamp set, even if you don't have kids or grandkids.

Check out the cards, and leave me a comment with your favorite color. I would love to know!

Bumblebee

Cinnamon Cider

Just Jade

Magenta Madness

Misty Moonlight

Magenta Madness was my favorite color at the beginning - in fact, I also made quite a few of the cards in that color for a card swap! But Misty Moonlight is beginning to take over as a new favorite lately. Come fall, I'm sure that will change again to Bumblebee or Cinnamon Cider. They're all great!

Here's a list of all the products I used on these cards:

Stamps: A Grand Kid

Paper: Bumblebee, Cinnamon Cider, Just Jade, Misty Moonlight, Magenta Madness, Sahara Sand, Whisper White, 2020-2022 In Color DSP

Embellishments: Rhinestones, 2020-2022 In Color Ribbon

Tools: Be Mine Stitched Dies, Tasteful Labels Dies, Pinewood Planks EF

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

Happy Stamping!

Rachel