#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 

February Christmas Card Club

There is one week left to subscribe for this month's Christmas Card Club kit. This month's cards feature a beautiful color combination of Just Jade, Blushing Bride, Basic White, and Gold. 

 

As a reminder, this club is $39/month and each month you'll get supplies to make 8 Christmas cards (2 each of 4 designs), with the option to add on the stamp set and inks at catalog cost (I cover the tax & shipping as a perk of belonging to the club). You also get a $25 product credit from me for every 6 consecutive months that you belong to the club. 

 

These kits always include lots of product and beautiful designs, and getting your Christmas cards done early is priceless!

If you are interested in subscribing and getting this month's cards, please sign up here.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

#GDP327: Valentine's Day

So excited to play along with the Global Design Project challenge again this week - it's a Valentine's Day theme this week, and I am loving the Valentine's products this year!

 

I am featuring the Catching Butterflies stamp set on Facebook this week, so I used that stamp set, and it's so sweet and fun.

 

Lots of little details to note on this card: the girl's skin is colored with our new Natural Tones Blends Markers! These will be available on Tuesday, or you can add them to a starter kit right now. Her dress is pieced together with the Sweet Talk DSP. I stamped her on Basic White cardstock and colored her in, then stamped her on the DSP as well. I fussy cut her dress and glued it onto my colored image. This is such a fun way to add patterns to your stamped images! Have you tried paper piecing before?

 

And one more tip: the Light Pool Party Stampin' Blends Marker is perfect for adding a little bit of shadow and dimension. If you look carefully, I used it on the net.

 

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

Stamps: Catching Butterflies

Ink: Memento Black, Blushing Bride, Stampin' Blends Markers: Light Pool Party, Soft Suede, Natural Tones Blends (SU800)

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Blushing Bride, Highland Heather, Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper, Shimmery White Cardstock

Embellishments: Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

Tools: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Water Painters, Scalloped Contours Dies, Sweet Hearts Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

#GDP326: Sketch Challenge for Valentine's Day

 I found time to play along with the Global Design Project challenge again this week. (Three weeks in a row might be a record for me!) This week it was a sketch challenge, and I combined this with a color challenge going on in my team group right now. I love combining these two types of challenges!

 

 

Since I'm featuring the Sweet Talk Suite of products on Facebook this week, I decided to go with those products for my card. This card came together pretty quickly since the layout, the colors, and the products were already chosen!

 

The only item outside of the suite that I added was the Polished Dots. The Petal Pink fit in perfectly with the color scheme, and this embellishment is a little more subtle than the Iridescent Rhinestones that are a part of the Sweet Talk Suite. 

 

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

Stamps: Sweet Conversations

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink

Paper: Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo, Basic White

Embellishments: Polished Dots

Tools: Sweet Hearts Dies, Gingham Embossing Folder, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel