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December Virtual Club 2012 Projects

Hi Stampin' Friends

I am excited to show you the projects for the December 2012 Artistic Designs by Rachel Virtual Club.  During this month's club, you will create three winter themed cards.  These are exclusive  Virtual Club projects that will not be seen anywhere else.

YOU too can be a part of this exclusive club TODAY.  You can sign up right now to receive this month's edition of the Artistic Designs by Rachel Virtual Club.  This EXCLUSIVE CLUB is open to all US - You don't want to miss out!

I've attached the supply list for the above cards: Download Supply List for Snowflake Soiree Dec 2012

The Artistic Designs by Rachel Virtual Club:

 

 

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Hi Stampin' Friends

I wanted to make a simple yet elegant card for today's post.  The butterflies had been laying around my craft table for a couple of days left over from a previous project, so I decided they would be perfect for today's simple card. 

The butterflies are Vellum Card Stock over Pink Pirouette Card Stock.  They were die cut and embossed using the Beautiful Wings Embosslits.  What I like about this die is that it not only die cuts the butterfly but also embosses it! I've added Dazzling Details glitter glue around the edges to give the butterflies a sparkle.

Tip:  Use Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue to attach the Vellum butterfly to the Pink Pirouette butterfly.  It dries clear and does not show.

The sentiment is from the Petite Pairs Stamp Set. 

The background was embossed using the gorgeous new Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder from the Holiday Mini.  This embossing folder is a must for elegant holiday cards!

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

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Spooktacular Project kit Offer ends on Friday, 31 August 2012 - No tricks - just treats when you join Stampin' Up! in August.  Don't be afraid - contact me today!  Click here for more information.

What Else is Happening This Week!

Virtual Club.  Would you like to learn the latest stampin' techniques?  Do you want to be creatively inspired?  Would you like to order the stamps and tools a little bit at a time and get a FREE monthly class too?  Join my Virtual Club!

Stylin' Snowfolk Tutorial available for $6.95 or free with a $50 purchase - offer ends 31 August 2012

Discontinued Stampin' Up! Fabrics Just $.99!  Click here for more information

 

Stampin' Up! has released seven graphics today.  More amazing graphics to drool over!  cick here to download the file or to view the individual downloads

  MDS 2 is here and you can download it for a free 30-day trial! Click here to order your free copy.

Take the guilty out of your guilty pleasure!  Diving into digital designing guilt-free by getting 31% off 31 digital content options and most of our print products for the month of August.  For more information, visit my Stampin' Up! Website

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Sneak Peek

Hi Stampin' Friends

I just couldn't wait to give you a sneak peek at one of next month's Virtual Club project.  It is using the Howlstooth & Scaringbone designer Series Paper (I Love that name!) and just in time for Halloween!  I had a fun time designing the projects and I hope you like them.

For those of you that have not signed up yet, I am offering a FREE embossing folder (your choice) if you sign up by 31 August 2012. 

This exclusive club is for all levels of paper crafters from beginner to experienced!

Would you like to learn the latest stampin' techniques?  Do you want to be creatively inspired?  Would you like to order the stamps and tools a little bit at a time and get a FREE monthly class too?

Commit to making time for you from the convenience and flexibility of your home!

Monthly Themes for Virtual Club

• September 2012 - Halloween
• October 2012 - Thanksgiving
• November 2012 - Christmas
• December 2012 - Winter

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Toxic Treats Deux

Hi Stampin' Friends

I'm using the Toxic Treat Stamp Set again (Love this set!) for today's card.  I wish I could show you the images in the stamp set to show how cute they are!  But you either have the catalog by now or you can see it online on 1 August 2012.

If you don't have a catalog and would like one, please send me an e-mail and I'll get one out to you.

The image was colored in using Basic Black, Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Markers.  The button is from the Brights Designer Buttons Collection and the Tulle fabric is non SU.   I just cut a strip and tied it around the front of the card.  The ribbon through the button is the Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon.

The background was embossed using the Spider Web Embossing Folder and it was layered over Basic Black Card Stock.

The next round of the Virtual Club starts on 1 August 2013.  If you are looking for inspiration with complete step by step directions and a comprehensive supply list with measurements, check out my Virtual Club.

Thanks for stopping by today.

 

 

Virtual Club sneak peek

Hi Stampin' Friends

Here's a sneak peek the 3rd project the ladies will be making in the August edition of the Artistic Designs by Rachel Virtual Club.

I will have the complete pictures and supply list on the 1st of August in case you want to make the projects when I release the video's to the club members on the 15th of the month.

Do you want to know what a virtual club is?

• It's an exclusive club for stampers  that are committed to really becomming better at their craft.
• It's a six month commitment to purchase $35.00  of catalog product from my Stampin' Store every month
• You purchase the products between the 1st and 10th of each month
• Access to the video's are sent to you on the 15th of each month
• At the end of the six month commitment, you can continue on a month to month basis

For more information, please click here.

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Sneak Peek

Hi Stampin' Friends

My goodies from the Holiday Mini catalog will be here tomorrow - whoohoooo!  I'll have sneak peeks of cards made with items from the new mini in the next couple of days.

This sneak peek is for the August Virtual Club.

The card uses the Fan Fair Designer Series Paper, Elegant Butterfly Punch and the Apothecary Framelits Dies.  It's one of the three project the Virtual club members will be making in August.

If you would like more information about my Virtual Club, please click here.

Thanks for stopping by today.

 

Did you know?

Hi Stampin' Friends

Are you a creative or financially challenged papercrafter who would still like to become better but you live too far away or are too busy to take stampin' classes?

Then the virtual club is the answer!

It's a wonderful way to budget your papercraft purchases and membership does have its privileges.  Stampers from beginning to advance are welcome to join, no experience necessary.........

I'll have the rest of the information on my virtual club tomorrow.  ~~Rachel

Here's another sneak peek at the 2nd card the members will be making.

Yes, I'm using one of my favorite new stamp sets called From My Heart for the July 2012 monthly projects.  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.

Thanks for stopping by today and have an amazing Saturday!  I know I will because it's my granddaughter Rachel's birthday party at the pool!  I'll try not to bore you with too many pictures. ha, ha

 

 

Girl's Night Out!

Join a Stamping C-L-U-B

It’s already March, and New Year’s eve (and maybe your resolutions) is quickly becoming a distant memory. But don’t despair! What better time to rededicate yourself to a new start than spring - the epitome of fresh starts! And what better way to get yourself back into stamping then by starting a club. Get your girl friends together once a month and make a commitment to enjoy some creativity.  If the mere prospect of a Girls’ Night  or Day Out isn’t enticing enough for you, here are some other benefits of being part of a stamping club:

1. You get to see your friends on a regular basis.
2. Get in your creative zone with regular inspiration delivered every month.
3. “Me time” - It’s good for your personal health as well as family life.
4. Easy ordering and easy delivery of new and exciting products.
5. You get to make projects for a discount or even free!
6. Get to see all the latest material and products on a regular basis.
7. Personal service and attention (who doesn’t love that?!).
8. And did I mention ... Hostess Benefits??!!

Want to know more? Contact me for all of the details. Don’t wait - let’s get your club started today!  Contact me at (479) 876-7453 or [email protected]

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Abundant Hope

Good Morning Stampers

Hope you had a wonderful weekend.  If you are snowed in, hope you are able to stamp to pass the time away.  I know that's what I would do if I was snowed in.  Any reason to stamp, right?

Today's card is one of the ones the ladies will be making at stamp camp on Wednesday, 17 February 2010.  The stamp is from Abundant Hope (available in the Occasions Mini).  Beautiful stamp set!

The flower was colored in using Pale Plum, Perfect Plum and Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Markers.  

After coloring in the image, I made a template using the Scallop Oval Die cut.  I placed it over the image and lightly sponged around the edges using the Stampin' Sponges and Creamy Caramel Classic Ink.

The sentiment was stamped with Perfect Plum Classic Ink.  Since this is a clear mount stamp, it is so easy to place it exactly where you want it!

 Since this card is going to my Aunt Rachel in California, I thought I would embellish the inside.  Did you know that there are 4 generations of Rachels in my family?  There's my Aunt Rachel, me, my niece Rachel, and my granddaughter Rachel. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Hope to see you tomorrow!

Don't forget about my Free Stamp Set of the Month club.  Just place an order with me during the month of February (no minimum) and your name will be entered into the drawing for a free stamp set.  For February, it's the Eggcoutrements from the Occasions Mini.  For all the details, click here. 

To purchase Abundant Hope or to shop 24/7, click here 

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Abundant Hope (W 117054) (C 118547)
• Paper:  Very Vanilla (101650), Perfect Plum (101889), Perfect Plum Patterns Designer Series Paper (112158)
• Ink:  Perfect Plum (101437),  Basic Brown, Creamy Caramel (103220)
• Accessories:  Pale Plum (100036)), Perfect Plum (10035) and Certainly Celery (105106)Stampin' Write Markers, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon (117291),  Scallop Oval Frame Bigz Die Cut (114521), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Stampin' Sponge (101610) 

  

 

 

New Rewards Program!

Good Morning Stampers!

As a way to reward my loyal customers, I am so excited to be able to offer a Frequent Buyers Rewards Program.  This program will start on 1 February and points accumulated will be good for two years.  Here are all the details:

Starts 1 February 2010

Print out the attached pages:   Download Frequent Buyer Rewards Form  

1. 1 point for each $25.00 spent (i.e., you spend $68.00 (before shipping and taxes) = 2 points)
2. Points good for two years from first entry
3. Keep track of your points on the rewards form
4. When you've accumulated 20 points, return to me to redeem your free stamp set
5. You are responsible for tracking your own orders
6. Includes all orders from the current catalogs and My Digital Studio (including printing)
7. Excludes my cards kits for sale
8. One customer per sheet

Please contact me at [email protected] or (479) 876-7453 if you have any questions.

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Don't forget - only two more days for the drawing for the free stamp set of the month.  Any on-line purchase (no minimum) automatically enters you in the contest for a free stamp set.  This month it is "Vintage Vogue".

Still needing a mini catalog?  Contact me and I'll get one out to you ASAP!

To shop 24/7, click here

Big Shot - Gotta Love It!

Good Morning Stampers

I made this for my ladies that attended stamp camp today.  It was such a quick and easy project using the Big Shot and and Pillow Box Die Cut.

The Big Shot has to be my absolutely favorite toy.  Stampin' Up! has designed exclusive dies that coordinate with current Stampin' Up! products, such as stamps and punches - as well as Sizzix dies that coordinate with the Stampin' Up! look and feel.

With the Big Shot you can cut over 50 different material types and duplicate creative and intricate design quickly and easily.  Click here to see the list of different materials. 

Design your own custom pillow appliques using the Tulipe Bigz die or make custom fabric flowers to embellish a quilt.  From sewing to quilting to home decor, the Big Shot is the perfect tool for many types of crafting.

To view all my projects using the Big Shot, click here

I am so excited to introduce the Big Shot Club which starts on 1 Feb 2010.  Club members will receive discounts on die cuts, project videos and tutorials.  I'll have all the details in the next couple of days.

Thanks for stopping by!

To order your Big Shot and/or to shop 24/7, click here.
 

I {Heart} Hearts

Good Morning Stampers

I shamelessly cased this from Lee Conroy.  Thanks Lee for the inspiration!  In making this card, I changed a couple of things like the colors used and the main image.  Her heart was from the Embosslits Die which is in the Occasions Mini and I used the heart from the I {Hearts} Hearts stamp set which came out in the same mini catalog.  This heart is gorgeous and looks shabby chic which is one of my favorite type of cards.

The ladies at the Valentine Stamp Camp will be making this card among several that I have posted in the last couple of days.  The class will be on Wednesday, 27 January 2010 at my home.  I have a couple of openings if you are interested in attending.  Details can be found here.

The 2nd layer which is the Pretty in Pink card stock was punched with the Pinking Hearts Border punch.  The next layer (Very Vanilla card stock) was run through the Big Shot using the Finial Press Embossing Folder. 

The heart was stamped using Pretty in Pink Classic Ink on Very Vanilla card stock.  The layer under the heart was punched out using the Full Heart punch.  Because it wasn't an exact fit, I trimmed the bottom layer.  Most of the trimming was down on the bottom portion of the heart. 

The ribbon is from the new 5/8" Satin Ribbon listed in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

Just a few more days until I draw a luck winner for the stamp set "Vintage Vogue".  To be eligible to enter the drawing, all you have to do is order through my on-line store (no minimum required) and your name will be entered into the contest.  Here are all the details....

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Still needing a mini catalog?  Contact me to receive your free copy.

To order any of these supplies or to shop 24/7, click here

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  I {Heart} Hearts (C - 118571) (W-117010)
• Paper:  Very Vanilla, Pretty in Pink, Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper (117153)
• Ink:  Pretty in Pink Craft Ink
• Accessories:  Full Heart Punch (113693), Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon (117289), Pinking Hearts Border Punch (117649), Paper Snips (103579), Finial Press Textured Embossing Folder (115963), Big Shot (113439)

 

  

2010 Occasions Mini Catalog Ribbon Share

Good Morning Stampers

Spring is in the air (I wish!).  The colors of the ribbons in the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog make you think of spring and they are beautiful.  You can add instant elegance to your projects with this satin ribbon in Stampin' Up! exclusive colors.

I have Bashful Blue and Very Vanilla and absolutely love them and I want them all!  And, you will too when you see how gorgeous these ribbons are.  I've had a couple of requests for a ribbon share so here it is:

You'll get 3 yards of each of the 9 colors of the NEW Satin Ribbon.  The colors are:

1. Basic Black
2. Real Red
3. Chocolate Chip
4. Certainly Celery
5. Pretty in Pink
6. Bashful Blue (pictured)
7. Very Vanilla (pictured)
8. Old Olive
9. Basic Gray

This ribbon is found on page 27 of the Occasions Mini Catalog.  It is $8.95 for a roll of 15 yards and would cost you $93.69 to order all nine rolls (this includes shipping and taxes).  But if you order with the ribbon share, it will only cost you $20.00 which includes shipping to you.  This offer is good only in the United States.

To order, click here:

The order will be placed on 5 January 2009 (1st day to order from the Occasions Mini Catalog).  If you would prefer to send a check, you can but it must get to around the 5th of January.  Please mail to:  Rachel Brumley, 5 Wickham Lane, Bella Vista, AR  72714 (Please let me know that it's on its way so I can add you to the list.

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Whew............!

Whew!  So many promotions going on this month, I thought I would summarize them for you.

Ends 30 November 2009 - click on title for more information

Huge Holiday Sale:   Get up to 50 percent off select products and product bundles. But hurry—the On-line Extravaganza.  For details, click here.

• Bonus #1: Place an order and I will give you a gift certificate worth 20% of your order to be redeemed in January 2010. 
• Bonus #2: FREE Shipping

Survey:  I've sent out a survey to my newsletter subscribers.  Everyone who completes this survey will be entered into a drawing for a $25.00 gift certificate.

Internet Stamp Club:  Just place an order through my on-line store, no minimum purchase amount.  Every order you place will enter you into a drawing for a free stamp set.  This month it's "Serene Snowflakes" from the Holiday mini.

Free Online Order Gift:  Place a $50 order through my on-line store and receive a free card kit tutorial (this month it is "For All You Do"

Christmas Wish List:  Or how to get everything you want for Christmas instead of an appliance!

Ends 15 December 2009

Free On-line Order Gift:  For $25.00 purchase order through my on-line store, you will receive a free card kit tutorial (Thoroughly Modern Note Cover and Stationery Set).

Ends 4 January 2009

Holiday Extravaganza:  Make Stampin' UP! your one-stop shop for all the special people in your life.

Thanks for visiting today - hope to see you tomorrow!

Sanwanya come on down!

The winner for this months Internet stamp of the Month Club is Sanwanya Moser.   Her prize is the "Autumn Splendor" stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog. 

 

It's easy to join the Internet Stamp of the Month Club.  Just place an order through my online store  - no minimum purchase amount.   Every order you place during that month will give you one chance to win the monthly prize.

If you don't have a demonstrator and you are going to purchase Stampin' Up! products anyway, why not join in for a chance to win a stamp set.

The stamp set for the month of November is "Serene Snowflakes" from the Holiday Mini Catalog. 

Thanks for visiting today and hope to see you tomorrow!

 

Happy Bearthday Teddy

No, that isn't a spelling error!  It's President Theodore Roosevelt's Birthday and since he is responsible for giving the teddy bear his name, I thought I share that story.  I' m also include  a Teddy Bear Card from our stamp set "Beary Best Friends".

President Roosevelt and the Teddy Bear

Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, is the person responsible for giving the teddy bear his name. On November 14, 1902, Roosevelt was helping settle a border dispute between Mississippi and Louisiana. During his spare time he attended a bear hunt in Mississippi. During the hunt, Roosevelt came upon a wounded young bear and ordered the mercy killing of the animal. The Washington Post ran a editorial cartoon created by the political cartoonist Clifford K. Berryman that illustrated the event. The cartoon was called "Drawing the Line in Mississippi" and depicted both state line dispute and the bear hunt. At first Berryman drew the bear as a fierce animal, the bear had just killed a hunting dog. Later, Berryman redrew the bear to make it a cuddly cub. The cartoon and the story it told became popular and within a year, the cartoon bear became a toy for children called the teddy bear.

Who made the first toy bear called teddy bear?

Well there are several stories, below is the most popular one:

Morris Michtom made the first official toy bear called the teddy bear. Michtom owned a small novelty and candy store in Brooklyn, New York. His wife Rose was making toy bears for sale in their store. Michtom sent Roosevelt a bear and asked permission to use the teddy bear name. Roosevelt said yes. Michtom and a company called Butler Brothers, began to mass-produce the teddy bear. Within a year Michtom started his own company called the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company.

However, the truth is that no one is sure who made the first teddy bear.

Here's my card:

Isn't she cute?

Printer Friendly Card Supplies and Directions:   Download Happy Bearthday.pdf (112.5K)

Promotions end 31 October 2009.  Take advantage of these great deals before it's too late.

• Final Stampin' Up! Deal #4 of the Week. Click here for deals on the adorable Princess and Pirate Party Kits.
• Join my team and get a $75.00 shopping spree! Enjoy Stampin' Up! discounts and be part of my group of dedicated stampers from across the US. Click here for details.
• Internet Stamp Club.  Place an on-line order (any amount) via my online store and your name will be entered in a drawing for the stamp set "Autumn Splendor".  Drawing will be 1 November 2009.  Click here for the details.

Thanks for visiting today - and please leave a comment - I love to hear from you.

Deal of the Week - flying off the shelves!

Have you seen Stampin' UP!'s deal of the week for 1 - 12 October 2009.  These punches are flying off the shelf.

My Way Punch - Reg $15.95 - Sale $11.99 (110709)

5 Petal Flower Punch - Reg $15.95 - Sale $10.99 (109041)

 
Trio Flower Punch - Reg $15.95 - Sale $10.99 (109183)

Buy one of these punches at these fantastic prices and your name will be entered into my October drawing (Internet Stamp Club) for the Autumn Spendor Stamp Set ($20.95 value) - details, here.  It's a win-win situation!

To order,  click here.

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Upsy Daisy

Finally got back to stamping!  I made two cards today but I'll only post one and post the other one tomorrow.  Today's card features the Upsy Daisy stamp set.  Before we go into the details on my card .....

Don't forget about my Internet Stamp Camp.  This month's prize will be the Sweet Centers Stamp Set from the Holiday Mini.  No commitment, no minimum purchase, no hassle.  All you have to do is order anything from the Idea Book and Catalog or the Mini Catalog and your name will be entered into the contest.  I'll draw a name on 1 October.  For all the details, click here.

Now onto the card.

 Bermuda Bay is a very vibrant beautiful color and I tried to work it with a couple of other colors - event Soft Suede but I didn't like it.  I decided to go with Naturals White.  Hope you like it.

If you notice the brad on the upper left hand corner has a polka dot base.  I first tried to punch out a circle from the Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon but the punch kept getting stick in the material.  I then took a scrap piece of Bermuda Bay and stamped Little Bitty Backgrounds in Whisper White Craft Ink.  I was then able to punch a circle to use with the Build a Brad.  I'm not too happy with the color of the brad - I need to order the pewter one.

The main image was stamped in Bermuda Bay once and then again without reinking the stamp.  Since I am so in love with the Stamp-a-ma-jig now (LOL), I went ahead and used it to stamp the sentiment.  I can't believe I thought it was too much of a bother to use it!

The lower part of the base card was fed through the Crimper Tool about half-way - add a ribbon and that it!

• Layer 1:  Bermuda Bay (base card) - cut to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and fold in half using the bone folder to give it a nice crease.
• Layer 2:  Naturals White - cut to 3 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Layer 3: Bermuda Bay - cut to 3 3/8" x 4 1/8"
• Layer 4:  Naturals White - cut to 3 1/4" x 4" (this is for the main image)

Thanks for coming back - see you tomorrow!

To order any of these supplies, contact me or to shop 24/7, click here. 

SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Set: Upsy Daisy (111710), Itty Bitty Backgrounds (114996)
• Paper:  Bermuda Bay (115317), Naturals White
• Ink:  Bermuda Bay Classic Ink (115665), Whisper White Craft Ink (101731)
• Accessories:  Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon  (115610), Build a Brad (101908), Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049), Crimper (101618)

Hostess Club

Do you have a large Stampin' Up! wish list and a fixed amount of money to spend each month?  Do you want to receive free project ideas delivered to your in-box on a monthly basis?  Then the Hostess Club is for you.

I am currently taking names for the next Hostess Club.  To see all the details click here