Rachel Stamps

My Top Ten Favorites from the Spring Catalog & Blog Candy

Hi Stampin' Friends

The Spring Catalog is live and you can order your products at my Stampin' Store.

1. View the 2013 Spring Catalog (Flash)
2. Spring Catalog (PDF)
3. Stampin' Supplies
4. Spanish Flyer

If you would like a copy of the catalog and don't have a demonstrator, please send me your name, address and telephone number and I'll get one out to you.

My Top Ten Favorites from the Spring catalog:

It was so hard to select only ten items and, if you notice, most of them are embellishments.  For me it's shabby chic heaven! 

1. 5/8" Flower Trim (Page 5)
2. Artisan Embellishments Kit (Page 10)
3. Tea for Two Designer Series Paper (Page 3)
4. Delicate details Lace Tape (Page 3)
5. Two Tone Ribbon (Page 13)
6. Oh Hello Bundle (Page 4)
7. Needlepoint Border (Page 5)
8. Hearts A Flutter Bundle (Page 11)
9. Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack
10. Swallowtail (Page 18)

What is your favorite item from the Spring Catalog?  Leave a comment on any post between now and 7 January 2013 (6:00 pm CST) and I'll select (or rather random.or will select) a lucky winner.  Prize will be something from the catalog but I haven't decided what yet!

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Blooming with Kindness

Hi Stampin' Friends

My husband and I took Stephanie, Felicia and David out to lunch because they all received such good grades.  Stephanie made the Dean's List at college, Felicia and David each made 5 A's and the rest B's.  I am so proud of my daughter and grandkids!

Today's card uses one of my favorite stamp sets called Blooming with Kindness.  This stunning six-piece stamp set gives you plenty of options for sending your best regards. Includes expressions of support, gratitude, and even birthday wishes. Or use the floral image as a breathtaking focal point for your next scrapbook page!

In order to emboss the bottom part of my card, I had to cut 1/2" off of the Delicate Designs Embossing Folder.  The folder was 6 3/8" and too wide to go through the big shot.  It coordinates with the Large Scallop Edgelits Dies.

Such a quick and easy card to make.  I think I'll make this one my June "thank you" cards but may use the different in-colors on Crumb Cake Card Stock.

If you need any supplies to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Store or contact me at (479) 876-7453 or [email protected] and I'll place the order for you.

Don't forget about the chance to win $25.00 in free goodies from the catalog.  When you place an order through me or my Stampin' Store, you get a chance to win either a free stamp set or $25.00 in free products from Stampin' Up!.  I'll pay the shipping and taxes.

Card Ingredients:

Blooming with Kindness (C 126422) (W-126420)

Delicate Designs Embossing Folder (127023)

Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275)

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My Top Ten Favorite New Stamp Sets

Hi Stampin' Friends

I love the new 2012/2013 Catalog and I love so many of the new stamp sets that it was hard to narrow it down to ten stamp sets, so I cheated and came up with 12!  They are in page order.

1.  Little Friends #122667 (Page 52)

Love your friends a little more when you send them a note made with the Little Friends Set. Taking you back more simple times in life, this set comes with four little friends and five sweet sayings--from a simple “hello, friend” to “miss you

 

2.  Pleasant Poppies #129499 (page 72)

Extra-large stamp will make a graceful statement on cards, oversized tags, and scrapbook pages. Try watercoloring this lovely image using an Aqua Painter and a Classic Stampin' Pad for a look that's all your own. Stamp coordinates with the Floral District

3.  Papaya Collage #126612 (page 75)

Use these exquisitely detailed images to bring vintage elegance and refinement to your cards, tags, and scrapbook pages. Or purchase this seven-piece stamp set as a gorgeous gift for a special friend. Coordinates with the 3/4" Circle Punch.

4.  Serene Silhouettes #127324 (page 75)

All-season four-piece set gives you stamping options all year long. So many lovely silhouettes to choose from! Coordinates with the 1-3/4" Circle Punch.

5.  Stippled Blossoms #126747 (Page 78)

Two-step stamping is so easy to do--and the results are spectacular! Just stamp the base image, then position and stamp the overlay image. It's that simple. This ten-piece set lets you make old-fashioned roses--for all of your feminine and vintage projects.

6.  Blooming with Kindness #128273  (Page 87)

This stunning six-piece stamp set gives you plenty of options for sending your best regards. Includes expressions of support, gratitude, and even birthday wishes. Or use the floral image as a breathtaking focal point for your next scrapbook page!

7.  Layered Labels #127072 (Page 103)

Extravagantly designed apothecary label set gives you lots of options for embellishing trendy mason or apothecary jar gifts. Or use an image from this set to decorate a boxed gift--just stamp a label, cut it out, then adhere to a rosette made with Designer Series Paper and our Simply Scored Scoring Tool. So elegant! Four-piece set coordinates with the Large Oval Punch, 1" Circle Punch, and our Apothecary Accent Framelits Dies.

8.  Postage Due #126397 (Page 108)

We love the vintage look! Don't you? This classic four-piece set will add a touch of class to cards, scrapbook pages, and papercrafting projects of all kinds. Coordinates with the Postage Stamp Punch and the fabulous Fan Fair suite.

9.  Everything Eleanor #124164 (Page 112)

Delicate floral embellishments, frames, and flourishes--the perfect mix for your projects with vintage flair. Eight-piece set coordinates with the 2-1/2" Circle Punch.

10.  Papillon Potpourri #123759 (Page 115)

Two-step stamping is so easy to do--and the results are spectacular! Just stamp the base image, then position and stamp the overlay image. It's that simple. This seven-piece set lets you make a lovely mix of stylized and realistically detailed butterflies for year-round, multi-occasion papercrafting projects. Coordinates with the Elegant Butterfly Punch.

11.  Flowering Flourishes #126367 (Page 121)

Intricately designed flourishes provide just the right accent for cards and scrapbook pages. This gorgeous, three-piece set is perfect for weddings, bridal showers--or any occasion at all! To create a look that's all your own, ink images with Stampin' Write Markers

12.  From My Heart #126557 (Page 139)

Reminiscent of Victorian apothecary labels, this exquisitely designed eight-piece set is a must-have for those who covet that vintage look. Clever sentiments and intricate designs combine to make this a stamp set you'll want to use again and again. Coordinates with the Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack and the Labels Collection Framelits Dies.

I'll have samples using those gorgeous stamp sets in the coming months.

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Occasions Mini is live!

Hi Stampers

The 2012 Occasions Mini is live.  There are so many things I love, love in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  to me it screams Shabby Chic and you know how much I love Shabby Chic!  But not only that, with Valentine's Day just around the corner, you'll find many sets and accessories perfect for that occasion.  The PS I Love You, Bordering on Romance, Loving Thoughts and Take It to Hearthave plent of heartfelt images.  The Hearts Collection Framelits Dies, Blushing Bridge Smooch Spritz, Cherry Cobbler Dazlzing Details and Trinket Hearts are just a few of the accessories that will finish off your project.

Here are my 10 top favorites from the Occasions Mini (it was hard to come up with only ten - and I didn't put them in order because it was harder to prioritize them).

1. Framelits Dies (Hearts and Label Collection) (Page 6)
2. Adoring Accents Edgelits Dies (Page 7)
3. Adoring Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders (Page 7
4. PS I Love you (Page 8)
5. Designer Cuts Cards & Envelopes Set (Page 9)
6. Take It to Heart (Page 14)
7. Tea Shoppe (Page 19)
8. Rue Des Fleurs (Page 22)
9. Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper (Page 23)
10. Apothecary Art (Page 24 & Page 25)

Which are your favorites from the mini catalog?  Or did you find it hard to pick favorites like I did!

Do you want a copy of the Occasions & Sale-a-bration catalogs?  I'm happy to send them to you FREE (available for distribution now) if you are interested in becoming one of my customers. 

Please email me [email protected],  your name and U.S. address and I'll get them in the mail to you.   If you have a relationship with another Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, please contact them directly for your copy

If you want to download a copy of the mini catalog with a supply list:

Download Occasions Mini

Download Occasions Mini Stampin' Supplies

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Savor the Season Ensemble Hostess CD

Have you seen the new Savor the Season Ensemble Hostess CD (#127752)?  It’s to die for!  Here’s a little peek at what’s included:

 

 This kit includes:

• 10 Designer Series Paper patterns
•  4 new punches exclusive to this ensemble
• 36 piece stamp brush set
•  a variety of embellishments
• 2 greeting card templates
•  1 postcard template
• templates for tags, labels, boxes, and a banner 

 Seriously people, it’s a lot of stuff. It will be perfect for all your holiday parities! But what I really love about this ensemble is that the templates, punches, and Designer Series Paper patterns are so versatile that you are going to find uses for it all year long. 

Below is a video filmed by Holly Linford, Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Training.  It includes some of the  projects you can make with the Savor the Season ensemble so you can see how gorgeous these projects are when they are printed. 

 You can earn this ensemble FREE by hosting a qualifying workshop or by placing an online order of $150 US. This exclusive hostess ensemble is priced at only $16 US hostess dollars. It’s a great value, and it means you still have hostess dollars left over to spend on all the stuff you’ve been eyeing in the catalog.  

You need to hurry though, as this ensemble is only available until December 31.  After that, those lovely punches that make the bows and the darling treat boxes are going to go away. So contact me today to find out more details on earning this fantastic ensemble.

Download Savor the Season Oct 2011

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Top Ten Favorites from the Holiday Mini Catalog

Hi Stampers

By now most of you have received a copy of the Holiday Mini Catalog.  If you have not, please let me know and I'll get one out to you right away.  If you would like to view the catalog online, click here

 

I love the Holiday Mini Catalog or rather everything that is there (or almost everything!).  I love the fact that it has a suite for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

My Top Ten Favorites are:

10.  Kraft Gift Box (124106) $2.95 (food safe - so perfect for cookies!)

9.  Cellphane Bags (124134) $2.50 - great for candy (especially M&M's)

8.  Dazzling Diamonds (124117) $2.50

7.  You Are Loved Stamp Set (W 123777) $31.95 (C 123779) $23.95.  Love, love this gorgeous girly valentine stamp set.

6.  Stocking Builder Punch (124095) $16.95 and you need:

• Stitched Stocking Stamp Set (W 123782) $27.95) (C 123784) $19.95

5.  Frostwood Lodge Product Suite

• Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper (124002) $10.95
• Christmas Lodge (W 123767) $33.95 (C 123769) $25.95
• 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon Cherry Cobbler (124105) $7.95
• 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon Early Espresso (124104) $7.95

4.  Holiday Stock Bigz Die (124098) $32.95

• You Can make fun holidays projects using almost any material.  And it wouldn't be complete without the
• Stocking Accents Original Die (124099) $17.95

3.  Holly Berry Bouquet Product Suite

• Pines & Poinsettias Stamp Set (W 123762) $19.95 (C 123764) $14.95
• Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Designer Series Paper (124004) $12.95
• Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Fabric (124065) $9.95
• Designer Buttons (125636) $5.95

2.  Spice Cake Product Suite

• Gently Falling Stamp Set (W 123802) $39.95 (C 123804) $28.95
• Spice Cake Designer Series Paper (124003) $10.95
• Spice Cake Designer Fabric (124066) $9.95
• Designer Button (124113) $7.95

1.  Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334) $29.95

• It has score tracks every 1/8" inch
• It has a stylus instead of a plastic blade for scoring
• It has markers that you place for easy scoring

There you have it - didn't I tell you I loved, loved almost everything in the Holiday Mini catalog?  How about you - what are you favorites?

While I'm working away, the kids are asleep!

 
DD, Rachel and Poppa

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