#GDP343: Beautiful Butterflies

This week's theme challenge at Global Design Project was the perfect chance to break out one of my new favorite bundles - the Best Butterflies Bundle!

 

I used a lot of Rose Gold on this card - isn't that new Rose Gold Specialty Paper stunning?!

Champagne Rhinestones were a great match for the Rose Gold. Who doesn't love a blingy card, am I right?

 

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

Stamps: Best Butterflies

Ink: Soft Suede, Blushing Bride, Petal Pink

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Shimmery White, Rose Gold Specialty Paper

Embellishments: Champagne Rhinestones

Tools: Water Painters, Build a Butterfly Dies, Painted Labels Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#TGIFC368: A Little Note of Thanks

 It has been quite awhile since I've played along at TGIF Challenges, but I used their sketch this week as my starting point when I pulled out the Sweet Songbirds Bundle for the first time!

 

This was my first play with this bundle, and it's so much fun to work with! You can stamp the bird or create it with the punch and cardstock, and there are lots of little stamps in the set to build your own little picture. As a pianist, I couldn't resist the musical notes! 

 

Here are all of the products I used on this card:

Stamps: Sweet Songbirds 

Ink: Memento Black, Crushed Curry, Sweet Sorbet

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Parakeet Party, 2022-2024 In Color Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: 2022-2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack

Tools: Songbird Builder Punch, Stylish Shapes Dies, Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP341: Dear Friend

I am playing along this week with the Global Design Project color challenge. Pretty and soft subtle colors!

 

If you were to ask me, my first color choices would be bright colors, not these soft pastels. But I think they came together for a lovely card!

 

The Perfectly Penciled DSP is perfect for coloring! Here's a closer look:

 

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

Stamps: Eden's Garden

Ink: Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Stampin' Blends Markers: Pale Papaya, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight

Paper: Pool Party, Basic White, Calypso Coral, Perfectly Penciled DSP

Embellishments: 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

Tools: Layering Circles Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

#GDP337: You Are Amazing

Today's card is a special one. I created it for the color challenge at Global Design Project, but it was also the last card for a team challenge that I've been a part of for the last 4 weeks. More about that in a minute... Here is the color challenge:

And here is my card:

 

My team leader offered a creative challenge last month - a Tic Tac Toe board was given each week for 4 weeks, and we had to create projects with different stipulations each week. Those of us who wanted to participate were put onto teams, and we are working to see who can get the most points. My team has been tied for first place, but this week there is a twist - one of the squares is worth bonus points, and we won't find out which square until the challenge is over. To be honest, it doesn't even matter to me if we win or lose. Getting to know the ladies on my team a little bit better and creating for the fun of it (even though it was a challenge) was really rewarding!

 

So besides the color challenge, the requirements for the Tic Tac Toe were to use a current color from the Subtles collection (all three of the colors in the color challenge worked for this!), use no stamps (this one was really hard!), and to use vellum. 

 

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

Paper: Thick Basic White, So Saffron, Blushing Bride, Basic White, Subtles DSP Stack, Vellum

Embellishments: Iridescent Rhinestone, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

Tools: Stitched Rectangles Dies, Amazing Thanks Dies, Detailed Dahlias Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP334: Hello Ladybug

The challenge at Global Design Project this week is a sketch challenge. It's pretty simple, and I like it!

Since I'm featuring the Hello Ladybug Bundle on social media this week, I decided to use it for this sketch. Here's what I came up with:

 

You can't go wrong with classic colors! Check out that flower the ladybug is sitting on - it was created with the wings from the Ladybug Builder Punch! Punch 4 sets of wings, then layer together with Mini Glue Dots. I found it easiest to put two and two together first, and then put the two sides together. If you are not covering up the middle of the flower, you can add a circle for the center - a circle about 1" works perfectly.

 

Is the Hello Ladybug Bundle on your wish list? It's so fun to work with! 

 

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

Stamps: Hello Ladybug

Ink: Memento Black, Real Red, Night of Navy

Paper: Night of Navy, Basic White, Daffodil Delight, Regals 6" x 6" DSP Stack

Embellishments: Denim Ribbon, Holiday Rhinestones

Tools: Ladybug Builder Punch

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

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP333: Flowing Flowers

This week's challenge at the Global Design Project is my favorite kind - a color challenge!

I decided to use the Flowing Flowers stamp set for this challenge. It's one of my favorite new stamp sets in the January-June Mini Catalog! 

This is the perfect stamp set for simple stamping cards, but I stepped it up a little by doing some fussy cutting. I stamped and cut out the large floral image. The Garden Green leaves are from another floral image in the stamp set - I wanted the leaves to go in the other direction (and the flower would have been upside down), so I trimmed just the leaves off of my stamped image and tucked them behind the large flower.

Rhinestones are the perfect center for flowers, don't you think?! These Rhinestone Waves Jewels come in some of my favorite Stampin' Up! colors - love that coordination!

 

Here is a full list of the supplies I used:

Stamps: Flowing Flowers

Ink: Balmy Blue, Garden Green, Mint Macaron

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Balmy Blue, Subtles 6" x 6" DSP Stack

Embellishments: Rhinestone Waves Jewels

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

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Waves of the Ocean Stamp a Stack

Hello! Stampin' Up! introduced a brand new collection of products this week - the Waves of the Ocean Collection.

 

If you are loving these products, check out this card class I am offering through the mail!

 

In this card class through the mail, you'll make 12 cards - 2 each of 6 designs. There are 3 options for purchasing this class:

Option #1 ($102): This option includes the Waves of Inspiration Bundle, a half package of Waves of the Ocean Designer Series Paper, a package of Rhinestone Waves Basic Jewels, a roll of White Glittered Organdy Ribbon, a roll of Linen Thread, a package of Sponge Daubers, a Blending Brush, and all of the cardstock pieces you'll need to assemble your cards, plus envelopes and a tutorial with written instructions. When you choose this option, your rhinestones are free!

Option #2 ($49): This option includes everything listed above EXCEPT for the bundle. Choose this option if you already own the bundle or have stamps and dies that you are planning to substitute.

Option #3 ($20): This option includes the tutorial only. The tutorial will be emailed to you when I ship the class.

You will also need the following inks to complete the cards: Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Soft Suede, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, and Coastal Cabana.

I recommend the following adhesives for assembling your cards: Stampin' Seal+, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets.

Inks and adhesives can be added on to your class kit at no additional shipping cost.

Shipping is $10, or you can do porch pick up if you are local to Gilbert, AZ.

The deadline to register for this class is Friday, March 18. Kits will be shipped to you no later than March 28.

Many of the products used in this class are while supplies last. I will order within a few days of your payment to avoid products going out of stock, but substitutions may be made if necessary. The sooner you register and pay, the better!

You can sign up for this class here.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel