Hippest Hippos Card Class

Last summer during Sale-a-bration, I collected a number of extra Hippest Hippos stamp sets and the coordinating dies. I'm excited to offer you a card class that includes both of these. And the cards are SUPER cute!

 

This card class through the mail will include supplies to make 10 cards - 2 each of 5 designs. The class will also include a free stamp set and coordinating dies! You will get a package of the Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Card Pack, a roll of Tahitian Tide Metallic Woven Ribbon, a package of Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio, a set of Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Markers, and a set of Bubble Bath Stampin' Blends Markers, plus all of the cardstock bases and pieces you'll need to complete your cards, envelopes, and a PDF tutorial.

You have the option to add on the inks and adhesives needed to complete your cards. I will include these in your package at no extra shipping charge to you. Inks needed: Memento Black and Azure Afternoon

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

The cost of this class is $62, plus $9 shipping. The deadline to register is Tuesday, August 8, or while supplies last. I have a limited number of stamp and die sets available.

If you already own the Hippest Hippo stamp set and Hippo Dies, I have a cheaper option of the class for you! This option includes everything listed above EXCEPT for the two sets of Stampin' Blends Markers (and of course the stamps and dies). This option is $38, plus $9 shipping.

Class kits will ship on or before August 18.

You may purchase the PDF tutorial only for $15. Tutorials will be emailed to you when the class kits ship on or around August 18.

Click here to register for this class.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

#GDP403: Hope & Peace for Christmas

This week's challenge at Global Design Project is a fun one - stripes!

 

I decided to go with another Christmas card, and this time I paired up the So Very Merry stamp set and the Hope & Peace stamp set.

 

The So Very Merry stamp set has a number of stained glass images, and I colored in the angel with Petal Pink, Wild Wheat, Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, and Lost Lagoon Stampin' Blends Markers. 

 

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

Stamps: Hope & Peace, So Very Merry

Ink: Memento Black, Berry Burst

Stampin' Blends Markers: Petal Pink, Wild Wheat, Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, Lost Lagoon

Paper: Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper, Soft Shimmer Specialty Paper

Embellishments: Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim Combo Pack, Loose Silver Sequins

Tools: 2 3/8" Circle Punch, Something Fancy Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#TGIFC429: Christmas in July

Have you started crafting for Christmas yet? I craft for Christmas all year, but I think for many people, "Christmas in July" is a good time to start. TGIF Challenges has a sketch challenge this week, and I used it as a starting point for a Christmas card.

I love this sketch, and I'm saving it to use again. It's so simple, but offers so many possibilities for variation! I went with a watercolor background for the center panel, and then used the Real Red polka dot pattern from the Regals DSP Stack for the top and bottom panels. The sparkly gold paper peeking out is from the More Dazzle Specialty Paper pack.

 

Here is a full list of the products I used:

Stamps: Very Best Occasions

Ink: Real Red

Paper: Real Red, Basic White, Watercolor Paper, Regals DSP, More Dazzle Specialty Paper

Embellishments: Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems, Adhesive-Backed Snowflake Assortment, Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim Combo Pack

Tools: Water Painters, 2 3/8" Circle Punch

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP402: Life is Better When You're Crafting

This week's challenge at Global Design Project is a sketch challenge. Take a look:

 

I used the Crafting With You Bundle to create my card. I love this sentiment and all of the dies in this bundle are so much fun to use!

 

The colors I used on this card are Berry Burst, Boho Blue, Fresh Freesia, Smoky Slate, and Basic Gray. These are some of my current favorites!

 

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

Stamps: Crafting With You

Ink: Basic Gray, Berry Burst, Boho Blue, Memento Black

Stampin' Blends Markers: Boho Blue, Berry Burst, Fresh Freesia, Smoky Slate, Basic Black

Paper: Boho Blue, Berry Burst, Basic White, Crumb Cake, Fresh Freesia, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray, Silver Foil Specialty Pack, Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems

Tools: Crafting With You Dies, Stitched With Whimsy Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#TGIFC428: You Inspire Me

This week's challenge at TGIF Challenges is a color challenge. Love these!

 

I paged through my catalog and waited for inspiration to jump off the pages. When I got to the Hello Ladybug stamp set, it seemed perfect for these colors! I paired it with a few stamps from the Crafting With You stamp set. Here's how it turned out:

 

The black and white patterns in the Zoo Crew Designer Series Paper were another great fit for this challenge. 

 

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

Stamps: Crafting With You, Hello Ladybug

Ink: Memento Black, Lemon Lolly, Sweet Sorbet

Paper: Basic Black, Basic White, Zoo Crew Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: 2022-2024 In Color Baker's Twine, Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems

Tools: Ladybug Builder Punch, Deckled Rectangels Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

June 2023 Christmas Card Club Sneak Peek

There are only around 200 days left until Christmas - have you started making your Christmas cards yet?! I like to make mine year round so that I'm not scrambling when it comes time to send them in December. 

 

If you want to get a head start on your Christmas cards, consider joining my Christmas Card Club. Each month, you'll get supplies to make 8 Christmas cards - 2 each of 4 designs. The club is $39/month and includes $20-22 of product that you'll use on your cards - usually a half pack of Designer Series Paper, a roll of ribbon, and an embellishment. You'll even have some left over for other projects! You'll also get the cardstock bases and pieces you'll need for your cards, envelopes, and a PDF tutorial with instructions. You have the option to add on the stamp set/bundle and any inks I used that month, OR you can use products you already own.

 

Want a peek at this month's cards? Here it is!

 

If you'd like this month's cards, click here to sign up by June 15. Then I will email you a link to subscribe. You can join or cancel at any time, but for every six consecutive months that you subscribe, you'll get a little gift package from me valued at $25. Woohoo!

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel 

Creation Station: Beach Life

 

It's the first Sunday of the month, and that means it's time for this month's Creation Station Design Team blog hop! Our theme this month is Beach Life.

 

It's been too long since I've been to the beach, but one of my favorite things to do there is sit and listen to the ocean. So that's where I've drawn the inspiration for my card.

 

I heat embossed the large wave image from the Waves of Inspiration stamp set and then added ink with Blending Brushes and a variety of ink colors: Blueberry Bushel, Azure Afternoon, Lost Lagoon, Lemon Lime Twist, and Lemon Lolly. 

 

I chose a second stamp set - Circle Sayings - for my sentiment and the seashells, which are colored in with a little Wink of Stella. I can never get the sparkle to photograph well, but it's stunning in real life! 

 

Make sure to hop along and see what the rest of the team has created this month! I'm sure it will have you dreaming of a beach vacation.

 

Next up is the lovely Kathy Kartak!

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel