#TGIFC448: Oh, Come Let Us Adore Him

This week's challenge at TGIF Challenges is a theme challenge.

 

I pulled out a retired stamp set that I've kept on my shelf: For Unto Us. The reason I kept it? Because it included sentiments from some of my favorite Christmas carols, and that was just what this challenge asked for!

 

One of my favorite Christmas songs is Oh, Come All Ye Faithful. Every year, I love attending a children's Christmas service, and they often begin with this hymn. It also reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas - so important as we start to get caught up in the busy time before the holidays.

 

I paired the For Unto Us stamp set with the Night Divine Dies and the One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper. Here is a full list of products used on this card:

 

Stamps: For Unto Us

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: Early Espresso, Gold Foil, One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper

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

Tools: Night Divine Dies, Christmas Classics Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel  

#TGIFC446: Polar Bear Christmas

Where do you find inspiration for card-making? I always find that a card sketch is a great place to start! If you're looking for some creative inspiration this week, make sure to check out the sketch challenge at TGIF Challenges. There's still time to play along!

 

I used the Beary Cute Bundle for my card. I used the sketch as my starting point, but turned the middle panel on its side.

 

This bundle is so much fun to play with. There are three adorable polar bears to stamp - and one of them even fits the coordinating punch! There are also a good number of smaller stamps in the set that you can use to create more of a scene: gifts, a tree, snowflakes, and a scarf and hat for the polar bears. Add in a few wintry sentiments, and this bundle is a must have!

 

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

Stamps: Beary Cute

Ink: Memento Black, Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight

Stampin' Blends Markers: Light Gray Granite, Dark Misty Moonlight

Paper: Balmy Blue, Basic White, Beary Cute Designer Series Paper, Soft Shimmer Specialty Paper

Embellishments: Rhinestones, Balmy Blue 3/8" Sparkle Ribbon

Tools: Stylish Shapes Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

Creation Station: Containers & Vases

 

Welcome to this month's Creation Station Design Team blog hop! Our theme this month is containers and vases. 

 

I really wanted to participate in this month's hop, but as I looked through the stamps in the catalog, I quickly realized that I owned NONE of those that contained any type of container or vase. So I had to get creative! Let's see what you think...

 

Do you know where my "vase" comes from? It's the milkshake glass from the Share a Milkshake Bundle, turned upside down! 

 

This is one of those cards that would cost you hundreds of dollars to create. I used a large variety of products and just had fun crafting! 

 

I used the Sketched Plaid background stamp: Pecan Pie ink on Pecan Pie cardstock. The greenery I used to fill my vase comes from the two bundles in the Joy of Christmas Suite, the Christmas Classics Bundle and the Joy of Noel Bundle.

 

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

Stamps: Sketched Plaid, Joy of Noel, Christmas Classics

Ink: Memento Black, Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce, Pecan Pie

Stampin' Blends Markers: Cherry Cobbler, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce

Paper: Pecan Pie, Basic White, Shaded Spruce, Cherry Cobbler, Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets, More Dazzle Specialty Paper

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

Tools: Share a Milkshake Dies, Joy of Noel Dies, Christmas Classics Dies, Timeless Arrangements Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

 

Make sure to follow along the rest of the hop and see what the other talented designers have created! Next up is the wonderful Elizabeth Price.

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

November Christmas Card Club Sneak Peek

Christmas is coming - have you started making your Christmas cards yet? Many of you may know this about me, but I make my Christmas cards year round, and it makes it SO much easier at this time of year to get them out the door at a reasonable date. 

To help myself, I started my Christmas Card Club a few years ago, and every month I create a set of Christmas cards. If you subscribe to the club, you'll be in a better position next year to have a bunch of handmade Christmas cards ready to go! Here is a peek at this month's kit:

 

The club is $39/month and includes supplies to create 8 Christmas cards - 2 each of 4 designs. Your kit will include product you'll use on your cards, usually a half package of Designer Series Paper, a roll of ribbon, and an embellishment. You'll also get all of the card bases and cardstock pieces you'll need, plus envelopes and a PDF tutorial. You have the option to add on the bundle or stamp set and any inks I used that month.

You can join or cancel anytime, but for every six consecutive months that you subscribe, you'll get a fun little gift package from me valued at $25+. Woohoo!

Are you interested in this month's kit? Click here to sign up and I'll send you the link to subscribe.

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP417: Make the Season Sparkle

This week it's a color challenge at Global Design Project - my favorite!

 

These colors are such a pretty combination, don't you think? I used the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set and the beautiful Snowflake Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper to create my card.

 

The snowflakes in this stamp set fit some of our circle punches perfectly! I used the 2", 1 3/4", and 1 3/8" (retired) Circle Punches. 

 

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

Stamps: Sparkling Snowflakes

Ink: Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Snowflake Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Rhinestones, Silver & White 1/2" Sheer Ribbon

Tools: 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Stylish Shapes Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#GDP415: Patterned Fall Card

The challenge at Global Design Project this week is a theme challenge.

 

I chose to create a pattern with Designer Series Paper. It was a little time-consuming, but I love the result!

 

Can you guess which Designer Series Paper I used? It's an Online Exclusive paper - One Horse Open Sleigh. Of course it's meant as a Christmas paper, but the patterns I chose work well for this fall-themed card.

 

I started with a piece of Basic White cardstock that measured 4" x 5 1/4". I cut 1-inch squares of the Designer Series Paper in half to create my triangles, and then just glued them down until the entire piece of cardstock was covered. Start with the center triangle at the top and work your way out and down. I ended up trimming the entire piece down to 3 3/4" x 5" after I was done.

 

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

Stamps: Autumn Leaves

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Basic White, Gold Foil, One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Simply Elegant Trim, Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins

Tools: Autumn Leaves Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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

Happy Stamping!

Rachel

#TGIFC441: Enjoy Your Special Day

I'm getting back into the swing of things this week and playing along with the color challenge at TGIF Challenges. It's the perfect combination for a fall card!

 

I used the Modern Garden Bundle and Blooming Pearls from the Garden Walk suite of products. There are LOTS of stamps in this stamp set, and you can do two-step stamping or stamp in single layers. Depending on the colors you choose, these flowers work well for any type of card and any season.

 

I've used a variety of other products to complete my card. Here's a full list:

Stamps: Modern Garden

Ink: Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Thick Very Vanilla, Very Vanilla, Regals Designer Series Paper, One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: Gold & Vanilla 3/8" Satin Edged Ribbon, Blooming Pearls

Tools: Modern Oval Punch, Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder, Something Fancy Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Adhesives: Stampin' Seal+, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Happy Stamping!

Rachel