Christmas is coming! I read somewhere today that it's only 103 days away. I'm not sure if that number is accurate or not, but I can't wait! I'm already starting to work on my Christmas cards, and today I have an easy way for you to start on yours too.
For the next three months, I will be offering a Christmas Card Club. You can participate once, twice, or all three times - no commitment necessary. However, if you participate all three months, you get to choose a stamp set valued at up to $17.00 for free!!!
This month's club features the stamp set Joyful Nativity. The cost is $48 plus $6 shipping (if you cannot pick up), and you will receive the Joyful Nativity stamp set ($17.00 value), the Presents & Pinecones Designer Washi Tape ($8.00 value), supplies to make 16 cards (4 each of the 4 designs pictured below), and envelopes. You will also receive a PDF with pictures and instructions for putting your cards together when your kit ships.
You must contact me to participate in this month's club by October 1. Payment can be made with cash, check, or via PayPal, and I need to receive it by October 1 as well. I will ship your kit to you by October 10.
This club is meant to help you get your Christmas cards made ahead of time so that you are ready to send them in December. And of course a little bit of Christmas spirit at any time of year is a good thing, right?!
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
You are in for a treat today! Last weekend, I hosted a class using the Oh Happy Day card kit. We made the cards in the kit, which are gorgeous! I love the bright, cheery colors! The kit makes the 20 cards pictured below.
If you have purchased kits from Stampin' Up! before, you probably know that there are usually some extra pieces left over after you have put the kit together. I wanted to use some of those extras and make some additional cards with my customers. I decided to share the cards with you today! I'll list all of the supplies I used, and I hope you'll try them out yourself. If you haven't ordered the Oh Happy Day card kit yet, you can do it right in my online store. You won't be disappointed!
Extras from the kit: white circle piece, Mint Macaron sparkly wooden heart, gold foil heart
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Whisper White
Accessories & Tools: Elegant Dots EF, Big Shot, Mint Macaron Sheer Linen Ribbon
Extras from the kit: white circle piece, Daffodil Delight Baker's Twine
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Pop of Pink Specialty DSP, Gold Glimmer Paper, Brights DSP Stack (Melon Mambo & Daffodil Delight)
Accessories & Tools: Pansy Punch, Petite Petals Punch
Extras from the kit: white heart piece
Paper: Mint Macaron, Basic Black, Whisper White, Fabulous Foil Designer Acetate, Brights DSP Stack (Melon Mambo)
Extras from the kit: white doily, white square piece, Tangerine Tango heart
Paper: Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Bermuda Bay
Accessories & Tools: Sparkle EF, Big Shot, Bermuda Bay Stitched Ribbon
Extras from the kit: white banner piece
Paper: Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Pop of Pink Specialty DSP, Gold Glimmer Paper
Accessories & Tools: Melon Mambo Stitched Ribbon
Happy Stamping!
Rachel
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
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
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
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
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
