Confirmation Remembrance Decor

I belong to a small church, where everyone knows everyone else. When my youngest son was baptized in December, I made him a special framed remembrance of his baptism. I have since done that for another baptism, and most recently, a confirmation. It is becoming a tradition, and I thought I would share it with you today!


I've changed it up a little bit every time, but these go together rather quickly with Basic Black and Very Vanilla cardstock, a little embossing, and the All God's Grace stamp set. This is the first time I've snapped a picture to share!

Stamps: All God's Grace
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Basic Black, Very Vanilla
Accessories & Tools: Sparkle EF, Big Shot, Metallic Enamel Dots
Other Supplies: 5 x 7 Black Picture Frame

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

A Time of Transition

Today's card is a really special one. It is for my father-in-law, who will be retiring at the end of this month. He has been a pastor for 39 years, and my pastor for the past four. Yesterday our church had a special service for him, and at the end of the month, my in-laws will be moving 7 hours down the road. What makes this transition really hard is that for 10 1/2 of the last 12 months, they lived with us. They only recently moved back into their own house.


While I can't share the reasons why they were living with us, I will say that it was challenging and stressful at times. It was also a wonderful time when my kids got to wake up and eat breakfast with their grandparents, or play with them in the backyard, or say bedtime prayers together. What would have been impossible for many people actually worked pretty well for us.


So this is a time of transition. Time to get used to living in our own house again. Time to get used to parents/grandparents living more than a 20-minute drive down the road. Time to pray for a new pastor who will shepherd our church as well as my father-in-law did.


I hope this card is special enough to convey the feelings of appreciation and love that we have for him. Let me know what you think!

Stamps: Wild About Flowers, Blessed by God (retired)
Ink: Dapper Denim
Paper: Dapper Denim, Whisper White, Copper Foil (sneak peek!), Irresistibly Floral Specialty DSP
Accessories & Tools: Layering Ovals Framelits, Big Shot, Sponge Daubers, Versamark, Copper Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Thoughtful Branches Bundle

The Thoughtful Branches Bundle is available beginning today! This stamp set and coordinating framelits are limited editions that Stampin' Up! is offering only during the month of August, and while supplies last. You are going to want this set - it is so versatile! I love the font of the greetings, and that tree (or is it a flower?!) is perfect for handmade teacher's gifts!

I am offering a special to anyone who orders this stamp set, the framelits, or the bundle from me this month. When you place your order, I will send you a PDF tutorial with instructions for 10 exclusive projects using the bundle. I have a sneak peek for you today of one of the projects!

Isn't it beautiful? I love hydrangeas, so that was really what sold me on this set! I am still working on the tutorial, so if you place your order early in the month, it may take me a little while to send it to you. But I promise it will be sent by the end of August! Make sure that you allow your demonstrator (me) to contact you when you place your order so that I know where to send your tutorial. The bundle costs $52.00 or you can order the stamp set ($27.00) and framelits ($31.00) separately. Click here to shop for them in my online store!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Fruit Stand Class to Go

Two posts in a row - I know! Just a quick one today. I have a class to go kit to share with you today, using the Fruit Stand suite of products. When you purchase, you will receive the Fresh Fruit stamp set (photopolymer) plus supplies and instructions to make the four cards pictured below. You must supply your own ink and adhesive. I used Basic Black ink, but any black ink pad would work, or of course you can substitute another color of your choosing.

The cost for this class is $38 plus $6 shipping, and you must purchase by August 10. The kits will ship the week of August 15.


I am still offering my product shares, so if you are interested in purchasing one or more of those as well, we can combine shipping and save costs. Please contact me to purchase this class to go kit or any of the products shares.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

A Big Thanks to You

Today I am highlighting a card from my Stamp Camp this past weekend. You may have also seen it before as part of my display stamper application post. It features the Perfectly Wrapped stamp set, which coordinates with a project kit, but is also great all by itself!

Unfortunately, I had a few people cancel at the last minute, so I had some extra paper cut for these cards. I decided to use a few different patterns of the DSP, and even flipped the embossed piece over for one of the cards. Which one is your favorite?

Stamps: Perfectly Wrapped
Ink: Night of Navy
Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Affectionately Yours DSP
Accessories & Tools: Floral Affection EF, Big Shot, Cucumber Crush & Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

A Little Foxy

I have a cute birthday card to share with you today. I haven't purchased the Foxy Friends Bundle yet (but it's on my list!). However, I do have the A Little Foxy Paper Stack, and I used it to make the card I'm sharing today.

I hope you enjoyed this card, and I'll be back sometime next week with my next project!


Stamps: Fresh Fruit
Ink: Whisper White
Paper: A Little Foxy DSP Stack, Smoky Slate, Pool Party, Whisper White, Calypso Coral
Accessories & Tools: White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Large Number Framelits, Layering Squares Framelits, Big Shot

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Kraft Bag Thank Yous

I hope you all had a great holiday weekend! We celebrated with our town parade and watching fireworks from our back deck.

Last week, I worked on some thank yous for customers who placed an order in June. I decided to use the Kraft Gift Bags for the outside of my card - I love the look! What do you think?

Inside, I placed a notecard and a flyer for my upcoming classes, but the possibilities are endless! Want to say thank you with a little gift? These bags are perfect for a gift card, a cookie, or some Stampin' Up! embellishments. What would you put in the bag?

Stamps: Thoughtful Banners, Perfectly Wrapped

Ink: Delightful Dijon, Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe

Paper: 2015-2017 In Color DSP Stack, Whisper White

Accessories & Tools: Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bags, 5/8" Mini Striped Ribbon, Handheld Stapler, Triple Banner Punch, Rhinestones

Happy Stamping!

Rachel