Rachel Stamps

Oh Hello Swallow Tail

Hi Stampin' Friends

I must apologize - I forgot to mention the name of the winner for Hostess Code QUTKNGC3.  It's Alicia Gonzales and she won $50 in free product!  I'll have another hostess code for you in a couple of days.  I mean if you are going to order online anyway, you might as well use a hostess code because you just might win free merchandise.  Of course, if your order is over $150, don't use the code because over $150, you receive the hostess benefits.

I love the gorgeous plus size image that is the Swallow Tail.  And I've seen so many beautful cards made with this stamp - from vintage/shabby chic to modern/clean and simple.

Elegant Eggplant and Very Vanilla is one of my favorite combinations though I don't use it very often; but when I do, it reminds how much I love it! (go figure).  

I was inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest - that place is so full of gorgeous cards and I come away inspired.  The best way to find a card is to type in the stamp set name and you can add the type of card, i.e., shabby chic, vintage, bold, simple, etc.

The wing was stamped on the Elegant Eggplant Card Stock with Versamark.  I added White Emboss Powder and set with the Heat Tool.  The oval image was stamped off several times before stamping on Naturals Ivory Card Stock.  The sentiment was stamped with Elegant Eggplant Classic Ink.  The flowers are from the 5/8" Flower Trim and were lightly sponged with Elegant Eggplant.  The leaves (Subltes Collection Designer Series Paper Stack) are from the Bird Punch.

If you need any supplies, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service or if you like, send me your list and I'll place the order for you.  You can contact me at (479) 876-7453 or [email protected].

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 

SUPPLIES:

Swallowtail Clear Mount Stamp Set #129216	Oh Hello Clear Mount Stamp Set #130733	Very Vanilla Card Stock	Elegant Eggplant Card Stock #105126	Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Subtles Collection #11715
VersaMark Ink Pad	Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad #126969	Stamping Sponges #101601	Bird Punch #117191	5/8" Flower Trim #126869
White Stampin' Emboss Powder #109132	Heat Tool

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Best of Flowers

1. Guess Which Stamps are Retiring Contest (ends 23 April 2013)
2. Mystery Hostess Contest (ends 26 April 2013)
3. Free Card Kit tutorial (Ombre Technique) (ends 15 May 2013)
4. Internet Hostess Club #2 now forming (when filled)

Hi Stampin' Friends!

The  inspiration for this card came for Vickie Burke, a fantastic, very talented demonstrator.  I love her watercoloring!

I used the image of the hydrangea flower from Best of Birthdays Clear Mount Stamp Set.  

With spring comes green grass, blue skies, and of course flowers! Then what could be better for our March “Best Of” set than a collection of the best flower stamps from the past quarter-century? This set also includes a never-before-seen flower image that coordinates perfectly with our 1-1/4" Scallop Circle punch.

Note:

As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, SU is including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

The image was stamped twice with Brown Stazon (retired) on Very Vanilla Card Stock.  I then colored in one of the images with a blender pen and More Mustard for center of flowers, Night of Navy for the flowers.  The flower part of the image was then cut out and set aside.

Only the leaves and the stem were colored in Lucky Limeade in the second image.  I then punched it out using the 2 1/2" Circle Punch.  It was then layered onto Night of Navy Card Stock which was die cut using the Delicate Doilies Sizzlets Die.

The background paper (embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder) is from the Fan Fair Designer Series Paper and the base card is Night of Navy Card Stock.  

The last thing I did was to lightly spritzed the card using the Color Spritzer Tool and the Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker.

If you need any supplies to make this card or any other card, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  And don't forget, if you order online, to enter the Hostess Code (see above) in order to have your name entered into the contest for Hostess benefits.

Or if you like, send me your list and I'll place the order for you.  Send list to: [email protected] or call me at (479) 876-7453.

Thanks for stopping by today!

SUPPLIES:

Best of Flowers Clear Mount Stamp Set #133342 Very Vanilla Card Stock Night Of Navy 8-1/2X11 Card Stock #100867 Fan Fair Designer Series Paper #126918 Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Regals Collection #117154 Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad #126970 Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin' Pad #126983 More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pad #126964 Blender Pens #102845 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Delicate Doilies Sizzlits Die Stampin' Write Markers Regals Collection #119701 Color Spritzer Tool Basic Pearls Jewels Accents Stampin' Dimensionals Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Dapper Dad

Hi Stampin' Friends

If placing an online order,  use the Hostess Code QDDNBSZA, and your name will be entered into a contest for hostess benefits!  Click here for the details.  And not only do you get your name entered into the contest, but you also receive the Ombre Technique Card Tutorial for your onine order!

Here's the masculine card I started out making the other day but ended up with a shabby chic card!  Do not ask me how I got from this card to the one below!

Dapper details--just for dad! Use the Dapper Dad Clear Mount Stamp Set to create fun gift accents and tags for Father's Day, birthdays, and more!

I love the clean and simple lines of this card.  I stamped the image with Midnight Muse on Naturals White Card Stock.  The background paper is the In-Color Designer Series Pattern Paper Stack (Midnight Muse).

The strip down the middle of the card was made using the Tastful Trim Bigz Die. The base card is Midnight Muse Card Stock.

SUPPLIES:

Dapper Dad Clear-Mount Stamp Set #129198	Naturals White Card Stock	Midnight Muse Card Stock	Midnight Muse Classic Stampin' Pad #126860
Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - 2011 In Color # 122384	Tasteful Trim Bigz Die #120893	Big Shot Die Cut Machine	Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Vintage Verses Shabby Chic

Hi Stampin' Friends

Shabby Chic is back!  Lately a lot of my cards have been something other than shabby chic and I started to make a masculine card using the Dapper Dan Clear Mount Stamp Set but it ended up looking like this!

Oh well, I'll start on the masculine card tomorrow - maybe.

I used bits and pieces from the Tea for Two Designer Series Paper and a left over piece of the gorgeous lace from the Artisan Embellishments Kit.

The "just because" image from the Sale-a-Bration Vintage Verses Clear Mount Stamp Set was stamped in Pretty in Pink on Very Vanilla Card Stock.

It when then embossed using the Designer Frames Embossing Folder and then die cut using the Labels Collection Framelits.

The flower is from the 5/8" Flower Trim and was lightly brushed on the tips with the Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker.

The leaves were made using Certainly Celery Card Stock and a non-SU die.

If you need any supplies to make this card, visit my Stampin' Store and if you are ordering, use the Hostess Code QDDNBSZA and your name will be entered in the Mystery Hostess Contest (details on blog tomorrow).

NOTE:  I could not list the Vintage Verses set because it's Sale-a-bration and no longer available.  I also could not list the Certainly Celery Card Stock because it's no longer available.  So if there is anything you want from the retired colors, order now before they are gone!

SUPPLIES:

Very Vanilla Card Stock	Tea for Two Designer Series Paper #129311	Artisan Embellishments Kit #129328	Set Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die #123130	Labels Collection Framelits
Big Shot Die Cut Machine	Stampin Write Markers - Subtles Collection #119700	Stampin' Dimensionals	Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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All Dressed Up

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Dressing up your cards and projects has never been easier! Easily cut stamped dress image from the All Dressed Up Clear Mount Stamp Set using the Dress Up Framelits Die.

Love this set - all the cards I've seen using this stamp set have been adorable. The ladies will be making this card and one other (watch blog for 2nd card in the next coming week) at the Big Shot Class scheduled for Monday, 29 April 2013.  Instead of one card that looks the same for all attendees, I'll provide a different DSP for each card with coordinating card stock.  It will be so much fun to see what they all look like.

If you live in the Northwest Arkansas area and would like to attend, please contact me at (479) 876-7453 or [email protected].  RSVP deadline is 22 April 2013.

I also decided to use the funky cute, adorable clips (Hung UP Clips) with the dress.  The dress was made from the Pool Party Designer Series Paper and The ribbon around the dress is Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon.  The rose is non SU.  The base card is Baja Breeze Card Stock (sniff, sniff) which will be retiring this Spring.

SUPPLIES:

All Dressed Up Clear Mount stamp Set #129174	Whisper White Card Stock	Baja Breeze Card Stock	Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder
Patio Party Designer Series Paper #126916	Dress Up Framelits Dies #130101	Ovals Collection Framelits Dies #129381	Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Whisper White 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon #109070	Hung Up Cute Clips #129389	Stampin' Dimensionals	Basic Pearls Jewels Accents

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Good-bye Bravo Burgundy

Hi Stampin' Friends

Bravo Burgundy is one of the retiring colors but I won't miss it as much as Baja Breeze!  I just didn't use it very much.  Why about you - do you have colors in your stash that you don't use very much or even use at all?

Create vibrant, lovely floral scapes with this gorgeous six-piece Fabulous Florets Clear Mount Stamp Set. The versatile images work well with just about any sentiment in your stamp set collection.

I tried several different kinds of techniques for this card.

Didn't like this after all - Very Vanilla Craft Ink and Very Vanilla Embossing Powder on Bravo Burgundy Card Stock.

Didn't like this one either.  Bravo Burgundy Classic Ink on Naturals Ivory Card Stock.

The first card turned out to be the best one.  I only made the card once, the different flowers were cut out with Paper Snips and then temporarily glued to the card.

I used the Cherry Cobbler Scalloped Dots ribbon because it matched - in fact, I thought it was Bravo Burgundy as first!  The pattern paper is from the Regals Collection Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack.  The Always Artichoke Button is from the Regals Collection Designer Buttons.

If you need any supplies to complete this card or any supplies at  all, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you like, send it to me and I'll place the order for you.

SUPPLIES:

Fabulous Florets Clear Mount Stamp Set #123027	Naturals Ivory 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock #101849	Bravo Burgundy 8 1/2 x 11 Card Stock #105123	Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Regals Collection #117154	Bravo Burgundy Classic Stampin' Pad #126967
Always Artichoke Classic Stampin' Pad #126972	Designer Buttons, Regals Collection #119744	Cherry Cobbler 1/2 Inch Scallop Dots Ribbon #124138	Linen Thread	Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Serene Silhouettes

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 My Paper Pumpkin
Free Clothespins
Free Scrapbook Tutorial
Frequency Buyers Rewards
Hostess Club #2 now forming

Day 2 of the "Free Shipping" from Stampin' Up!  Take advance of the free shipping and stock up on all those goodies!  One of my customers ordered online (using the Hostess Code, of course) and then about a couple of minutes later ordered a $2.95 item (I guess she forgot that item the first time).  No problem with "free shipping".    Besides that gave her two chances to win the FREE Hostess Dollars!

The Serene Silhouettes Clear Mount Stamp Set is an all-season four-piece set and gives you stamping options all year long. So many lovely silhouettes to choose from! Coordinates with the 1-3/4" Circle Punch.

This is such a simple and quick card to make.  I loved making this card and was very happy with the way it came out.  I used a non-SU framelits for the template and lightly sponged the top end with Baja Breeze Classic Ink and Soft Suede Classic Ink on the bottom end.  I then stamped the tree image in Early Espresso Classic Ink.

I lightly sponged the bottom of the inside with Baja Breeze Classic Ink.  I love this color and will be sorry to see it go but I will be stocking up on the card stock and 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon before it's all gone.

I left the front and inside blank because I'm not sure what I want to use it for - either a sympathy card or a masculine card.  I guess whichever need comes up first.

 

SUPPLIES:

Serene Silhouettes - Digital Download #133015 Naturals Ivory 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock #101849 Baja Breeze Classic Stampin' PAD #126960 Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad #12697 Stamping Sponges #101601

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Love

Hi Stampin' Friends

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that we were celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary.  In going through some pictures for another project, I came across a picture that was taken during the wedding.  I guess it's one that didn't make it into the album.

We were married on 14 February 1993 at the Loveland Ski area near Denver.  We are wearing ski clothes (even the minister!) because we chose to be married in a quaint little cabin at the top of Lift 2.  We had champagne after the wedding and I remember thinking I didn't want to drink too much because we still had to ski down to the lodge!

Anyhoo!  Today's card does not have any stamping in on it - I chose to use one of the "love" tickets from the Artisan Embellishment Kit.  I love, love this kit and I've ordered several because I don't want to run out of the gorgeous lace that's included in the kit.

The ticket, rose and lace were taken from the Artisan Embellishment Kit and the strip of DSP is from the More Amore Designer Series Paper.  The background is Primrose Petals that was embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.  The base card is Crumb Cake Card Stock.

If you need any supplies to make this project, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you like, send me your list and I'll place the order for you.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 

SUPPLIES:

Artisan Embellishments Kit #129328	Primrose Petals Card Stock #126841	Crumb Cake Card Stock #120953
More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper #129309	Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175	Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Hello Field Flowers

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We went out to lunch to celebrate St Patrick's Day and the anniversary of our first date, many, many, many years ago.  We went to our new favorite restraurant which is the River Grille in Bentonville, AR.  We happen to mention that we were celebrating our first date anniversary and the manager gave us a "Happy Anniversary" card and a gift certificate!  Now I know why I love this place!

I made this card for a dear friend who is in the last stages of cancer and is in hospice.  I wanted something bright and cheerful for her and when I saw a card on Frenchie's blog today, I decided to case it.  Of course, I changed a couple of things to make it my own.

I used the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to place the flowers because I wanted everything to be perfect for my friend. I first stamped the flowers with Primrose Petals and then with Raspberry Ripple.  The stem and leaves were stamped with Gumball Green which is starting to grow on me!  After the flowers, I stamped the Hello Doily Stamp with Crumb Cake.  I used a light touch because I wanted it to be faded in the background.

I used the Color Spritzer Tool and Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Marker to give it a vintage look.  The sentiment is from the Lovely Lace Clear Mount stamp Set which was stamped in Respberry Ripple. 

Did you know that I bought the Lovely Lace Stamp Set just because I loved the font on the Hello Stamp?  Have you ever done anything like that?

The last thing I did was to score it 1/4" all around the card.  The Very Vanilla Card Stock was layered onto Raspberry Ripple Card Stock.  The base card is Crumb Cake Card Stock.

Friday, 22 March 2013 is the last day of Sale-a-bration.  If you need any supplies, order them now and get a FREE Sale-a-bration item for every $50 you purchase.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

SUPPLIES:

Field Flowers Clear Mount Stamp Set	Hello Doily Clear Mount Stamp	Lacy & Lovely Clear Mount Stamp Set #122887	Very Vanilla Card Stock
Raspberry Ripple Card Stock #126842	Crumb Cake Card Stock #120953	Raspberry Ripple Classic Ink Pad #126859	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad #126975
Color Spritzer Tool	Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers #119703	Simply Score Tool #122334	Stamp-A-Ma-Jig #101049

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Vintage Verses and breaking news!

Hi Stampin' Friends

Only 4 more days for sale-a-bration!  So if there's anything on your wish list and you like receiving free gifts, be sure and order by 22 March 2013.

The Vintage Verses Clear Mount Stamp Set is one of the free stamp sets you receive for every $50.00 purchase.  Stock up on your "needed" supplies and get free stamp sets or accessories or digital software - it's free!

Breaking news!  Starting today: 

1. We've changed the name of the software from MDS 2 (and MDS 2+) to MDS. 
2. We've lowered the price. What has been known as MDS 2+ is now $19.95 US

That's a $60 reduction!  You can still try out the 30 day free trial and see if you like it.  But I think you will enjoy it - I absolutely love MDS and I know you will too!  Click here to receive your trial version.

 This card was inspired by one I saw on Diana Gibbs blog.  I used Perfect Plum instead of Pretty in Pink and also changed a couple of other things to make it my own.

I hope it's okay to pat yourself on your back but I really, really, really  like the way this card came out.  It shouts SPRING!  So what do you think of this card - does it shout Spring?

The flowers are from the flower trim and were lightly colored on the tips with a Perfect Plum Stampin' Write Marker.  The leaves were punched out using the Owl Punch.

The sentiment is from Vintage Verses and was stamped on Very Vanilla Card Stock with Perfect Plum Classic Ink.  It was then die cut using the Apothecary Accents Framelits.

The gorgeous beautiful lace is from the Artisan Embellishments Kit.

The Very Vanilla background was emblossed using the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder.  The base card is Perfect Plum Card Stock.

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SUPPLIES:

Vintage Verses - Clear Mount #129636 - Wood Mount $129633

Very Vanilla Card Stock	Perfect Plum Card Stock #101889	Old Olive Card Stock #100702	Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Subtles Collection #11715
Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad #126963	Artisan Embellishments Kit #129328	Frame Tulips Embossing Folder	Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies
Big Shot Die Cut Machine	Owl Punch	Stampin Write Markers - Subtles Collection #119700	Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Amazing Family

Hi Stampin' Friends

Hope you had a wonderful weekend and happy belated St Patrick's Day!  My Husband and I had our first date (Lunch at the Shadows!) on St Patrick's Day a long, long, long time ago!  We dated briefly before moving on and marrying other people but then we found each other again.   Our life together was meant to be!

The Amazing Family Clear Mount Stamp Set is very vintage and on trend.   It is so versatile--and perfect for both Mother's and Father's Day.   It coordinates with the Amazing Accent Stampin' Around Standard Wheel.

This started out as a spring like card but then I discovered I do not have "yellow" card stock in my supplies!  I usually add items to my supply list before I run out but in this case I forgot.   I always think of spring when I come across a black and white card with a "yellow" pop of color and since this weekend was gorgeous, I wanted to make a "spring" card.  But since I didn't have yellow card stock, I decided to use red card stock.  The red color gives the card a more formal look.  What do you think.

Maybe I'll make the same card but with a yellow accent to see which one I like the best.  Well, I better add So Saffron, Daffodil Delight and Summer Starfruit to my list before I forget.

The flowers and ribbon are non SU.

If you need any supplies, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you like, send me your list and I'll be more than happy to place it for you.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

SUPPLIES:

Amazing Family Clear Mount Stamp Set #129192	Naturals White Card Stock	Basic Black Card Stock	Real Red Card Stock #102482
Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die #123128	Basic Black Classic Ink Pad	Labels Collection Framelits	Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Where's Waldo?

Hi Stampin' Friends

In making this card, it reminded me of "where's Waldo" from the late 80's.   Does anyone remember the book?  

Where's Waldo? introduces readers to Wally, a distinctively dressed man, as he sets off on "a world-wide hike". Waldo travels to everyday places – such as the beach, the ski slopes and the zoo. The book features 12 detailed 2-page illustrated spreads of the different locations. Somewhere amid the crowded scene is Waldo and readers are asked to scour the detailed illustrations to locate the lost traveler. Each scene is accompanied by a postcard to the reader from Waldo, who introduces the scene and comments on his travels 

This card is so out of my comfort zone but I like the way it came out.  I used the Spec-Tacular Stamp from the Single Stamp Collection.  These stamps are only available for a limited time.   The Googly Eyes add a whimsical touch and should make anyone who receives this card laugh.

 

I inked up the image with Basic Black Classic Ink and carefully removed the ink from one of the glasses with a Q-Tip.  The glasses were then colored in with the Real Red Stampin' Write Marker.   Be sure and huff on the back of the image to make sure the ink is still moist before stamping onto the Naturals White Card Stock.

The background is from the Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper and the base card is Real Red Card Stock.

If you need any supplies to make this project or any other card, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you like, send me your list and I'll be more than happy to place the order for you.  Contact me at [email protected].

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 

 SUPPLIES:

Spec-Tacular Clear-Mount Stamp Set #132673	Naturals White Card Stock	Real Red Card Stock #102482	Summer Smooches Design Series Paper #125409
Stampin Write Markers - Brights Collection #119702	Basic Black Classic Ink Pad	3/16 Inch Corner Punch #119871	Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Pleasant Poppies

 Hi Stampin' Friends

 
Today's card features the Pleasant Poppies Clear Mount Stamp Set or at least part of that stamp set.  As you can see by this picture, I cut the set in half.  

I think I like it better this way.  I've used it only once as a background and I think I'll be able to use it more often this way.

The poppies were stamped with Versamark on Very Vanilla Card Stock and then Black Stampin Emboss Powder and set with the Heat Tool.

I used Riding Hood Red, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze Stampin' Pads and a blender pen to color in the poppies.  The center of the poppy was colored in using Daffodil Delight.

You can't see it in the picture but I double embossed the background.  I  saw this technique on Pinterest and decided to try it.  I first embossed the Very Vanilla Card Stock with the Striped Embossing Folder and then put it through the Big Shot again using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing folder.  I love the two combinations!  You can see the stripes in the raised areas of the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing.

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SUPPLIES:

Pleasant Poppies Clear-Mount Stamp Set #129499	Very Vanilla Card Stock	Cajun Craze Card Stock	VersaMark Ink Pad	Black Stampin' Emboss Powder
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad #126944	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad #126953	Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Pad #126968	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad #126945	More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pad #126964
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad #121965	Blender Pens #102845	Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175	Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die #123128	Color Spritzer Tool
Finishing Touches Edgelits #127010	Big Shot Die Cut Machine	Marina Mist 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon #129292	Heat Tool

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Swallowtail

Hi Stampin' Friends

The Swallowtail Clear Mount Stamp is a gorgeous plus size butterfly.

It's absolutely gorgeous when colored in and I hated to cut off part of the wings to make it fit the card.  

The image was stamped with Versamark on Naturals White Card Stock.  It was then embossed with the Black Stampin' Emboss Powder and set with the Heat Tool.

The butterfly was then colored in using a blender pen and So Saffron, More Mustard and Pacific Point Stampin' Write Markers.  I then cut it out with Paper Snips and added the non-SU blue diamonds to the body.

The Pacific Point Card Stock was embossed using the new Honeycomb Embossing Folder from the Spring Catalog.  The base card is Naturals White Card Stock.

If you need to order any supplies to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you like, send me your list and I'll place the order for you.  But if you order online, you will get a copy of the Boutique Boxes Design Printed Kit Tutorial for FREE!  Click here to check it out.

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SUPPLIES:

 

Swallowtail Clear Mount Stamp Set #129216	Naturals White Card Stock	Pacific Point Card Stock #111350	Honeycomb Embossing Folder #129378	Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Blender Pens #102845	Stampin Write Markers - Subtles Collection #119700	Brights Collection Stampin' Write Markers	Stampin' Write Markers Regals Collection #119701	VersaMark Ink Pad
Black Stampin' Emboss Powder	Heat Tool	Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue	Paper Snips, #103579

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Layered Labels

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I never would have thought of using the color Summer Starfruit but it was one of the coordinating colors in the Pool Party Designer Series Paper.

The sentiment is from the Layered Labels Clear Mount Stamp Set.  The four-piece set coordinates with the Large Oval Punch, 1" Circle Punch, and our Apothecary Accent Framelits Dies.

The image was stamped with Starfruit Classic Stampin' Pad on Whisper White Card Stock and then die cut with the Apothecary accent Framelits Die.

The Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon was colored using the Summer Starfruit Stampin' Write Marker.  I then distressed the ends with the Paper Piercing Tool.

I didn't use our 5/8" Flower Trim because those roses are off-white and too much of a contrast between the Whisper White and Very Vanilla.  I used the roses from my "secret" stash and brushed the ends lightly with the Starfruit stampin Write Marker.

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SUPPLIES:

Layered Labels Clear Mount Stamp Set #127072 Whisper White Card Stock Patio Party Designer Series Paper #126916 Delicate Details Lace Tape #130966 Tea Lace Paper Doilies #129399 Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies Big Shot Die Cut Machine Whisper White 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon #109070 2012-2014 In Color Stampin' Write Markers #126856 Paper Piercing Tool Stampin' Dimensionals Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Vintage Verses

Hi Stampin' Friends

Punxsutawney's Phil predicts spring will come early this year.  So let's celebrate with a spring like card featuring the Vintage Verses Clear Mount Stamp Set available only during Sale-a-bration.  Coordinates beautifully with the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper.

The base card is Island Indigo Card Stock and the doily is from the Artisan Embellishments Kit from the Spring Catalog.

The roses are still part of the stash I discovered when we moved last year and the Olive Satin String Leaves I ordered from an online store.

The sentiment is from the Vintage Verses Clear Mount stamp Set and was stamped on Whisper White Card with Island Ingo Classic ink.  It was then die cut using the Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies.

If you need any supplies to make this card, please contact me and I'll be more than happy to palce the order for you.  Or you can visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

SUPPLIES:

Twitterpated Designer Series Paper Whisper White Card Stock Artisan Embellishments Kit #129328 Island Indigo Card Stock #122923 Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies Big Shot Die Cut Machine Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad #126986 Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Feels Good

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today's card features the Feels Good Clear Mount Stamp Set from the Spring catalog.  Bring a little sunshine to those you love with these "feel good" sayings.  My favorite one in this set is the "Friend" sentiment which I used below.

 Th dsp is from the Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack on Page 16 of the Spring catalog.  The dsp layered with Very Vanilla Card Stock was was embossed with Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.  The base card is Raspberry Ripple Card Stock.

I made the flowers using the Boho Blossom Punch.  I added a small dab of Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Diamonds Glitter Glue to the center of the flower.

The sentiment was stamped with Raspberry Ripple Classic Ink on Very vanilla Card Stock and then die cut with the Labels Collection Framelits.

SALE-A-BRATION is only six days away!  Have you completed your wish list?  What is the favorite item from the Sale-a-bration Catalog?

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 SUPPLIES

Feels Good Clear Mount stamp set #129684 Very Vanilla Card Stock Raspberry Ripple Card Stock #126842 Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack #129312 Raspberry Ripple Classic Ink Pad #126859 Labels Collection Framelits Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon Rose Red 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon #121884 Boho Blossoms Punch #119858 Stampin' Dimensionals Cherry cobbler Dazzling Details #12558

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Sneak Peek - Feeling Sentimental

Hi Stampin' Friends

When I first saw the Feeling Sentimental Stamp Set from the Sale-a-bration Brochure, I knew I had to get it.  I love the vintage look of all three images especially the Ferris Wheel.  It brought back memories of when I was about 6 or 7 (I think) and I was riding the Ferris Wheel with my Grandfather.  Something was wrong with it and we were stuck at the top for several hours.  I don't remember much about it except for the fact that I was so cold and afraid!  If my grandfather was alive, I would send him this card but he has been gone now for about 40 years.

Even though I have the Word Play Clear Mount Stamp Set, I used the MDS2 and Word Play Stamp Brush Set to print out the sentiment.  I reduced it so that it would fit inside the oval.

The background DSP is the Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack from the Spring Catalog.  I die cut the Ovals using the new Ovals Collection Framelits Dies (WHOOOHOOO, we finally have oval die cuts!). 

Reminder:

• 15 Dec (Saturday) - last day for my 20% special
• 16 Dec (Sunday) - Ink-credible Promotion:  last day to sign up as a demonstrator and receive the free ink pads!

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SUPPLIES:  (I'm not able to use inlinkz for the supply list because the item #s are not on the SU website as yet:

• Stamp Set:  Feeling Sentimental Stamp Set (W 129627) (C 129630), Word Play Stamp Brush Set (121064)
• Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Midnight Muse Card Stock (126843), Print Poetry DSP Stack (129312)
• Ink: Midnight Muse Classic Stampin' Pad (126860)
• Tools:  My Digital Studio 2 (130644), Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (113439), Ovals Collection Framelits Dies (129381)
• Emblishments:  5/8" Victoria Crochet Trim (118481), Pearl Basic Jewels (119247)

 

Bordering on Romance

Hi Stampin' Friends

Hope you had a wonderful weekend and if you have colorful foliage in your area, you were able to enjoy them.

Thanks to all of you who took advantage of the new items from the clearance rack and placed an order.  Too bad so many things are already sold out!  I missed out on the magnetic sheets, confetti cream card stock and the envelopes!  But I did manage to get a few other items before they sold out.

Today's card features the Bordering on Romance Clear Mount Stamp Set.  This versatile five-piece set coordinates with our nostalgiac Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies, and Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Folders.

 The image was stamped on Watercolor Paper with the Basic Black Classic Ink Stampin' Pad.  I then colored the flowers using the Elegant Eggplant Stampin' Write Marker and an Aqua Painter.  The leaves are colored in using the Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker and an Aqua Painter.

 
The base card (Elegant Eggplant) was embossed with the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder and the DSP is the Brights Collection Designer Series Paper Stack.  The strip of Elegant Eggplant was punched using the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch.  I added Basic Rhinestones Jewels Accents to the flowers and the scallop ribbon for a little bling.

If you need any supplies, please visit my Stampin' Store.  Or you can contact me and I'll place the order for you.  But your best bet is to order online because you then receive the FREE tutorial - Lacy & Note Card Set.

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Manhattan Flower

Hi Stampin' Friends

Before I get into today's card, I wanted to let you know that I've preordered the new Stampin' Trimmer found on page 180 of the 2012/2013 Catalog.  I am so excited and can hardly wait until it gets here!  It will be available to you around the 1st of November.

This Friday night, I have a private class in Rogers with Charlene.  The ladies will be making the card shown below.  I'll post the 2nd card tomorrow night.

I used the Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder with the Early Espresso Core'dinations Card Stock.   This card stock was sanded to create an antiqued, distressed, color-popping look using the Stampin' Sanding Block found on page 6 of the Holiday Catalog.  And when you pair it with the above mentioned embossing folder, you have a truly beautiful card!

The bottom layer of the card was embossed using the Stripes Embossing Folder.  I thought it gave the card a tailored sophisticated look.  What do you think?

I added the Cherry Cobbler 3 1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon.  Love it's extra soft feel!

And no card is complete without a butterfly made with the Elegant Butterfly Punch!  The butterfly was embossed using the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder and finished off with some pearls for a touch of class.

If you need any supplies to make this card or if you need any supplies period! visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 ordering.  Ordering online gets you a free tutorial.  Click here for more details...

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