Last Chance for Sale-a-bration!

I was a little MIA at the end of last week... sorry! Our family traveled to Kansas to visit relatives, and we are only back home for a few days before we head to Arizona to see friends (and enjoy the nice weather!). So I've been busy packing and cleaning and haven't had time for much else. Why is it that you always feel the need to leave your house clean? Or is that just me? I guess it is nice to come back to a clean house.

Anyways... I am just writing a quick post to remind you that today is the last day to get the exclusive Sale-a-bration items with your $50 order. I am so tempted to place one last order... but I think I've already spent my fair share this time! There are so many great things in the Sale-a-bration catalog this year. The Sweet Sorbet DSP is probably my favorite, followed closely by the Petal Parade stamp set.

 

Click here to do some last-minute shopping and get your favorites! As a special bonus, if you place your last-minute Sale-a-bration order with me, I will send you the projects from my May Stamp Camp for free! Or, attend the Stamp Camp for free if you are local. What a great deal!

 

I'll be back tomorrow with the Weekly Deals, and I hope to squeeze in at least one card sample later this week.

 

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

 

 



Weekly Deals ~ March 25-31

Here are this week's deals:

	Silver Glimmer Paper Item # 124005 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$5.95 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.46 CAN
	Champagne Glimmer Paper Item # 127885 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$5.95 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.46 CAN
	This And That Epic Day Designer Series Paper Item # 130814 Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.13 CAN
	Soho Subway Designer Series Paper Item # 130140 Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.13 CAN
	Cajun Craze 8-1/2X11 Card Stock Item # 119684 Regular Price: $6.95 US/$8.50 CAN Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$6.38 CAN
	Brights Core'Dinations Cardstock Item # 129953 Regular Price: $23.95 US/$29.95 CAN Discounted Price: $17.96 US/$22.46 CAN
	Subtles Core'Dinations Item # 129954 Regular Price: $23.95 US/$29.95 CAN Discounted Price: $17.96 US/$22.46 CAN
	Wonderful You Board Book Template - Digital Download Item # 130103 Regular Price: $14.95 US/$16.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.97 US/$9.90 CAN Happy Stamping! Rachel

Banner Blast Love

I can't take the credit for this cute card, but I had to share it with you! I've done a few card swaps with my upline and the rest of my team through the mail, so I'm not sure who exactly gets the credit for this card, but if it's you, thank you! As soon as I saw it, I knew this would be the perfect card for a few bridal showers that I am invited to in the next month. Tis the season! (For bridal showers, that is.)

 

I also love this card because it uses Banner Blast, one of my favorite items in the Sale-a-bration catalog. I think I will get a lot of use out of that stamp set! If you love it too, remember that there's only one short week left to get your orders in. Click here to shop in my store and earn it for FREE with your $50 order!

 

Stamps: Banner Blast

Ink: Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake

Paper: Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Fresh Prints DSP

Accessories & Tools: Naturals Chevron Ribbon, Banner Punch, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits, Big Shot

 

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel



Embossing Buddy Tip ~ Use It!

 

Do you like to emboss? I do, but before I tried this card, I guess I hadn't done a lot of it, or at least a larger image that needed to be super clear. I did not have the Embossing Buddy, and the top picture below is my attempt at embossing without it. The powder got smudged and stuck where I didn't want it. I tried other attempts using a dryer sheet to remove static, but it wasn't until I bought the Embossing Buddy that I got the clear image I wanted. 

 

 

Here is the finished product, which is a CASE from Jen Timko. Thanks Jen! I love just about everything she does, and this card is easy yet fancy-looking at the same time. I used it for my last Stamp Camp (and made a bunch of extras for my card stash!).

So if you've been wondering if the Embossing Buddy is worth it, it is! And it doesn't even cost that much. Click here to get one for yourself!

Stamps: Another Thank You
Ink: VersaMark
Paper: Whisper White
Accessories & Tools: Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

You + Stampin' Up! + March 26 = Awesome!

I have something fun to share with you today. On March 26, Stampin' Up! will be holding a live, streaming event where you will get to stamp with employees from the Stampin' Up! home office, and you can do it in your pajamas! You will be stamping with the All Wrapped Up Bundle, found on p. 6 of the Sale-a-bration catalog, as well as the Sweet Sorbet DSP. This event will take place at 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM, and 11:00 PM (all Mountain time). Just purchase the bundle now to get it in time for the event, then go to http://www.youtube.com/stampinupvideo at the time that works best for you on the 26th. You'll get to make some great projects, and it will be just like attending a Stamp Camp, but from the comfort of your very own home! If this sounds like fun to you, just follow these easy steps:

1) Order the All Wrapped Up Bundle from my online store.
2) Choose Sweet Sorbet DSP as your free Sale-a-bration item.
3) Pick a time from those listed above and click on the You Tube link to join the fun!
4) Create some great projects from the comfort of your own home!

I can't wait to see what projects will be featured at this event! I hope you'll join me for some stamping fun! Don't forget ~ order your bundle now so that it will arrive in time for the big event.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Weekly Deals ~ March 18-24

Here are this week's deals:

	Pewter Stampin' Emboss Powder Item # 124114 Regular Price: $4.75 US/$5.95 CAN Discounted Price: $3.56 US/$4.46 CAN
	Silver Glass Glitter Item # 120995 Regular Price: $3.95 US/$4.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.96 US/$3.71 CAN
	Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Emboss Powder Item # 122950 Regular Price: $4.75 US/$5.95 CAN Discounted Price: $3.56 US/$4.46 CAN
	In Color Boutique Details Item # 130938 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$11.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$8.63 CAN
	Vintage Trinkets Accents & Elements Item # 118764 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.50 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.63 CAN
	Scallop Trim Border Punch Item # 118402 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$20.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$15.71 CAN
	Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim Item # 130021 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN
	Grad Party Ensemble - Digital Download Item # 129877 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN Happy Stamping! Rachel

Everyday Occasions Thank You

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: kits are awesome! They are affordable, easy, and you end up with some beautiful handmade cards. And now I have a new reason to love them!

I've been reading a lot of stamping blogs lately, and so many other stampers are taking items from the kits and creating their own projects with the exclusive products found in the kits. I was a little skeptical at first, but I wanted to try it using items from the Everyday Occasions kit. And guess what? It is SO easy to create using kits because everything coordinates and is precut! I think you will be seeing more projects from me using items from kits...

Here is the thank you card I created. Everything except for the Island Indigo Baker's Twine came from the Everyday Occasions kit. Enjoy!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel