Make Great Memories this December!

Has 2020 been a difficult year for you? That's a silly question, right? While 2020 has not exactly been the year any of us imagined, I'm hoping to end it on a good note. December brings lots of traditions and Christmas fun, and I want to make this month a good one for my family. To document those memories, I've created a December Photo Album, and I want to offer it as a class for you so that you can preserve your memories this month too!

 

To create the album, we'll use the Wonder of the Season Memories & More Card Pack, which includes some beautiful cards that are perfect for making Christmas cards as well! If you'd like, I have an optional add-on class that will allow you to make 10 Christmas cards (or more!) as well.

 

Or perhaps you're not that crafty, but you like this idea and want a finished album that you can add your photos too. I'm here for you too! Check out the options for this class:

Option #1 ($55): This option includes a Black 6 x 8" Photo Album, 2 packages of Photo Pocket Pages, the Wonder of the Season Memories & More Card Pack, and a package of Wonderful Gems. I'll also include a few cardstock pieces that you'll need, as well as instructions for putting your album together.
Option #2 ($65): Want the album, but you'd rather have it put together for you? This option is for you! I'll make your album for you and send it to you ready to fill with photos and memories.
Option #3 ($79): This option includes everything in Option #1, PLUS the Wonder of the Season Memories & More Cards & Envelopes and the Wonder of the Season Ribbon Combo Pack. In addition to creating a photo album, you'll also make 10 Christmas cards.
Option #4 ($15): This option includes the tutorial only (for both the album and the cards).

You will not need any stamps or inks to complete the album or cards. You will need adhesives. I recommend Stampin' Seal or Stampin' Seal +, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, and Stampin' Dimensionals and Mini Glue Dots if you are making the cards.
The deadline to sign up for this class is December 10. I will ship your class kit to you no later than December 20. If you pay your invoice promptly, I will add your items to my next order and you will get your kit sooner.

I did a short video showing the album in more detail, and it will hopefully give you a better idea of what you'll get when you order this class. I don't have a dedicated spot to do my videos right now, and little time to film or edit them (thanks, 2020), so this video is not quite as polished as I'd like, but I think it will help explain this idea.

 

And finally, if you're looking for ideas of activities to do with your family this month, here is a great list to get you going! I'm pretty sure in our family, the activities will involve a lot of baking!

You can sign up for this class here. Let's make this a December to remember, in a good way!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Stitched Leaves Plaid Card

Wow, it's been a month since I last shared a card with you! Let me explain... as you might have gathered from my blog name, I do a lot of my stamping while my kids are napping/having quiet time. My 2-year-old decided a few weeks ago that she was done with naps, but she definitely doesn't have the attention span to sit and watch a movie like her older siblings. So... I am figuring out how to still get my work done and not neglect my mom duties. It's a work in progress.

The card I have to share with you today is one that I started working on a few weeks ago. See the correlation? Haha! I used the Plaid Tidings paper as my starting point, and drew my color combination from there. Take a look:

 

 

Cherry Cobbler, Melon Mambo, and Seaside Spray are not colors I would have put together on my own, but this pattern was one of my favorites in this paper stack, and I ended up loving this combination!

 

The Seaside Spray ribbon threads are from the Seaside Spray Metallic Ribbon. All I did was pull the threads out of the ribbon for a more delicate look.

 

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

Stamps: Love of Leaves

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Paper: Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Melon Mambo, Seaside Spray, Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Seaside Spray Metallic Ribbon, Woven Threads Sequins

Tools: Stitched Leaves Dies, Meadow Moments Embossing Folders, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

November Christmas Card Club: Sneak Peek

Today I have a sneak peek of this month's Christmas Card Club for you! This month, I used the Poinsettia Petals Bundle.I love poinsettias, don't you?

Every month, you will get the supplies to make 8 cards - 2 each of 4 designs - plus products that you'll use on your cards and the cardstock cut and ready to assemble. You can join or cancel your subscription to this club at anytime - there is no 6 or 12-month commitment, BUT for every 6 consecutive months that you subscribe, you'll earn a $25 product credit. 

 

The club kits do not include stamps, ink, or adhesives. As a perk of belonging to the club, I will offer you the option to add on the stamps and ink that I used that month at catalog cost (I cover the tax and shipping). You are always welcome to use stamps and ink that you already own.

 

If you'd like to subscribe, the deadline to get the kit with the cards pictured above is November15. If you subscribe after that, you'll receive the next month's kit. You can register here. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Celebrate Sunflowers Class

I have a new class to share with you today! When you purchase this class, you'll get supplies to make 6 cards - 2 each of 3 designs, plus one gift box. Sunflowers might make you think of summer, but I think these projects have a fall vibe. 

 

There are options for every price range. 

Option #1 ($88): This option includes the Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle, a 1/4 package of Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper, Gilded Gems, Braided Linen Trim, a Sponge Dauber, cardstock, envelopes, and step by step instructions for creating the projects.
Option #2 ($56): This option includes the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set, but NO dies, and everything else listed above.
Option #3 ($27): This option does not include stamps or dies, but does include everything else listed above.
Option #4 ($15): This option includes the tutorial only.

 

If you'd like to purchase this class, you can sign up here.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

October Monthly Card Club: Sneak Peek

This month's card club cards have got to be some of my favorite ones yet! They feature the Press On stamp set and elements from the Snowflake Splendor suite of products. 

 

Here are the details of the club:

 

You can join or cancel anytime - get just one month if you'd like - BUT for every consecutive 6 months you belong, you'll earn a $25 product credit from me!

Sign up here if you are interested, and I will send you a link to subscribe. The deadline for this month's kit is October 20.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

A Cup of Thanks

Today's card features the Press On stamp set. I am not a coffee drinker, but this set was so cute I just had to have it! I was inspired by the Starbucks red holiday cups. What do you think?

 

To get the red cup look, you'll have to do a little bit of paper piecing. Stamp the cup image once on Real Red cardstock, and once on Whisper White cardstock. Fussy cut the sections that are white and glue them onto the red cup. You'll want to make sure you're cutting on the black lines with all of your fussy cutting. Our Paper Snips work great for this! If you haven't tried them, I highly recommend them. I won't use regular scissors for cutting out small images anymore - these just work so much better!

 

That pop of Coastal Cabana creates a fun color combination. We had a Designer Series Paper a few years back with these colors, and I just loved it! 

 

Here is a full list of supplies:

Stamps: Press On

Ink: Memento Black, Real Red, Crumb Cake

Paper: Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Real Red

Embellishments: Real Red Braided Linen Trim

Tools: Tasteful Labels Dies, Paper Snips

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

If you'd like to purchase the supplies to make this card, you can do so in my online store. Click here for a 1-click ordering option that will bring up the entire list of supplies for you!

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

October Christmas Card Club: Sneak Peek

Today I have a sneak peek of this month's Christmas Card Club for you! This month, I used the Wrapped in Christmas stamp set. It has so many great sentiments that you can use on your Christmas cards!

 

Every month, you will get the supplies to make 8 cards - 2 each of 4 designs - plus products that you'll use on your cards and the cardstock cut and ready to assemble. For example, this month I am planning on including a 1/2 package of the Heartwarming Hugs paper, a roll of Real Red Sheer Ribbon, and a package of Wonderful Gems. You'll use these items on your cards, plus have some leftover to use on other projects! You can join or cancel your subscription to this club at anytime - there is no 6 or 12-month commitment, BUT for every 6 consecutive months that you subscribe, you'll earn a $25 product credit. 

The club kits do not include stamps, ink, or adhesives. As a perk of belonging to the club, I will offer you the option to add on the stamps and ink that I used that month at catalog cost (I cover the tax and shipping). You are always welcome to use stamps and ink that you already own.

 

If you'd like to subscribe, the deadline to get the kit with the cards pictured above is October 15. If you subscribe after that, you'll receive the next month's kit. You can register here. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel