Rachel Stamps

Newest Downloads and money holder

Hi Stampin' Friends

I forgot to show you the money holders I made for my grandkids who live out in California.  Frankly they are teenagers and don't care what the holder looks like - only what's inside! (LOL)  I try to keep them as simple as possible.

Although you can't see it in the picture I added glitter to all 3 images.  I think they are really cute!

Stampin' Up! has three new downloads for sale this week.  Don't miss the All Time Fave Photobook Template. It's way cute and has all those fun "favorites" lists to fill out. 

Digital Downloads for 18 December 2012:

A To Z Woodpress - Digital Download #132618 All Time Fave Photobook Template - Digital Download #132915 Glimmer Designer Series Paper - Digital Download #132917

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A Card for Anna - Sneak Peek

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Today's card is for my sister-in-law, Anna, who is going through chemo right now.  I wanted to give a beautiful lady a beautiful card!

I used the Tea for Two Designer Series Paper from the Spring Catalog.  This DSP is absolutely beautiful and "just my cup of tea"!  I love the shabby chic look of it.  Please note:  Stampin' Up! has added the coordinating color card stock to the back of each package.  We've been asking for this for a couple of years and they finally delivered!  WHOOOHOOO!

I also used the Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder from the Spring Catalog on a strip of Lucky Limeade Card Stock.  I added the new 5/8" Flower Trim from the same catalog.  The vintage dimensional flowers are gorgeous! 

Anna's name was printed on Very Vanilla Card Stock using My Digital Studio 2.  I then stamped the frame in Lucky Limeade - it's from the Four Frames Clear Mount Stamp Set.  It was punched out using the Decorative Label Punch.

I also embossed the inside of the card using the Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder on Very Vanilla Card Stock. 

All of these items will be available for purchase on 3 January 2013.  If you are a customer of mine, you should have received your copy of the Spring Catalog by now.  If you have not, please let me know and I'll get one out to you.

If you are not a customer and don't have a demonstrator, please send me an e-mail and I'll send you one.

Thanks for stopping by today

SUPPLIES:

New Products: 

• Tea for Two Designer Series Paper #129311
• 5/8" Vanilla Flower Trim #126869
• Needlepoint Border Embossing Folders #129383

Four Frames Clear Mount Stamp Set #123442 My Digital Studio Very Vanilla Card Stock Lucky Limeade Card Stock #122926 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Decorative Label Punch #120907 Stampin' Dimensionals

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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!

Thanks for stopping by today

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)

 

Teeny Tiny Wishes

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today's card features the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set.  I love this set - it includes a greeting for almost every occasion.

I decided to go with scallops for today's card and used the Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die.  The paper is the Snow Festival Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Catalog.

I made the rose from the same DSP and used the mini rose die (not SU) (I think that's the name of the die).

I was also a bad, bad girl and used a non-SU White Ribbon. (LOL)

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

• 
  Ink-redible Stamp Pad Offer - join my team and receive a free set of ink pads
• 20% Off Sale - ends 15 December 2012
• December Virtual Club - sign up until 10 December 2012
• FREE Amazing Fun Card Set Tutorial - ends 15 December 2012

Thanks for stopping by today

 

SUPPLIES: 

Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set #115370 Cherry cobbler Card Stock #119685 Snow Festival Designer Series Paper #126908 Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad #126966 Bitty Banners Framelits Di Tasteful Trim Bigz XL #120893 Big Shot Die Cut Machine White Baker's Twine #124262 Mini Glue Dots #103683

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Affection Collection

 Hi Stampin' Friends

Vintage style and romance just seem to belong together--as they do in this ornately beautiful eight-piece set. Create a lovingly handcrafted valentine's day card for someone special--or use this set to make stunning wedding-themed tags and cards. Coordinates with the Modern Label and Small Heart Punches.

This card was inspired by a card by Heather Cooper on Stampin' Connection and is one of the cards the ladies will be making at the card class on Friday, 30 November 2012.  It's never too early to start on those valentine cards!

TIP:

In order for the 1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon and the  1/2" Victoria Crochet Trim Ribbon to stay together while I was attaching it to the card, I added Tombo Multi-purpose glue to the Early Espresso ribbon and then glued it to the Victoria Lace Trim.

If you need any supplies to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you like, I can place the order for you.   Just contact me at rachel@artisticdesignsbyrachel.com or (479) 876-7453.

Tomorrow I'll have one of the cards showcased for the December Virtual Club.  I'm using the Snowflake Soiree - a beautiful set for beautiful cards!

Thanks for stopping by today

SUPPLIES:

Affection Collection Clear Mount Stamp Set #127949 Very Vanilla Card Stock Cherry cobbler Card Stock #119685 First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper #121878 Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad #126966 Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad #12697 Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad #126975 Color Spritzer Tool Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers #119703 Antique Brads 5/8" Crochet Trim Victoria #118481 Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon #119959 Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Even Naughty People Deserve......

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today (Wednesday) is the last day of Stampin' Up!'s Online Extravaganza!  Unbelievable discounts of 20 - 50% off on select items.  And for one day only (Wednesday), the below items are at 20% off!

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I)	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

 Now back to our regular programming:

Even Naughty People deserve something nice!  Stampin' Up! is giving a  FREE download to everyone - you don't even need the MDS to get it!   Once I downloaded my free copy, I used the MDS2 to print it out on Whisper White Card in Baja Breeze, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball green and Primrose Petal. 

I used the Snow Festival Designer Series Paper for the background and finished it off with the gorgeous Vintage faceted Designer Buttons from the annual catalog and the sumptuous 3 1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon from the Holiday catalog.

Check out  this week's holiday downloads .  Start with the trendy chalkboard-style tags that coordinate with the free download, move on to the cool reindeer décor piece, get the clever Christmas card turned ornament designer template, and top it off with a must-have holiday/winter kit.

And don't forget: December 6  is the last day to order your print products to get them by December 24 (unless you want to pay for Second-Day or Next-Day Air).

Thanks for stopping by today

SUPPLIES:

Free For You From Us Designer Template #132810 My Digital Studio Whisper White Card Stock Baja Breeze Card Stock Cherry cobbler Card Stock #119685 Snow Festival Designer Series Paper #126908 Cherry Cobbler 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon #127841 Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons Stampin' Dimensionals

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Bells & Boughs

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today's the last day for my special (Black Friday/Cyber Monday).  Click here if you want additional information.

Bring a glimmer of yesteryear to your Christmas projects this year with the vintage images in our Bells & Boughs Clear Mount Stamp Set. With images and a greeting perfect for decking the halls with boughs of holly, your cards, scrapbook pages, holiday party invitations, and gifts.

The image was stamped on Very Vanilla Card Stock with Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Ink Pad.  I then added Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder and set it with the Heat Tool.  The berries and leaves were colored in using an Aqua Painter and Cherry Cobbler and Early Old Olive Reinkers.

The background was embossing using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and  our new Texture Boutique Embossing Machine.  Please note that this machine is only offered on a trial basis and is available for a limited time.

If you need any supplies to complete this project or any project, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you prefer, you can contact me at (479) 876-7453 or rachel@artisticdesignsbyrachel.com.  I would love to help you with your stampin' needs!

Thanks for stopping by today

SUPPLIES:

Bells and Boughs Clear Mount Stamp Set #121142 Very Vanilla Card Stock Cherry cobbler Card Stock #119685 Early Espresso Card Stock #119686 Snow Festival Designer Series Paper #126908 Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Texture Boutique Embossing Machine #132657 Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad #126966 Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad #126953 Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad #12697 Aqua Painters #103954 Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon #120992 Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder #109130 Heat Tool

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Fabulous Florets

Hi Stampin' Friends

sAre you still full this morning?  Well I am - I guess it's one of the few times out of the year that I can say I eat until I am beyond stuffed!  My granddaughter Felicia made a peach pie this year and it was simply delicious!  She loves to cook and she wants to go to culinary school when she graduates from high school.

My husband made the turkey this year (it was delicious) and when he could not find the turkey baster, he ran to the nearest store which was a Dollar General.  When he walked in, he asked the clerk where he could find one.  One of the ladies waiting in line asked him if he even knew what a baster was!   I guess she wasn't used to a man doing the cooking!  I told him he should have answered with, "I do but my wife doesn't!" Ha!  Anyway, he couldn't find one so he bought a paint brush and used that to baste the turkey.  How clever is that!

For today's card, I am using the Fabulous Florets Clear Mount Stamp Set which is on sale for $8.98 - 50% off the regular price.  Can you believe that?

The floral and leaf images were stamped with Timber Brown Stazon Ink (retired) on Very Vanilla Card Stock and colored in using an aqua painter and Pink Pirouette and Old Olive Classic Stampin' Ink Pads.  The middle of the flowers are colored in using the So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker.  The flowers and leaves were cut out using the Paper Snips. 

The top portion of the background was embossed using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and the bottom portion is from the Fan Fair Designer Series Paper.  The sentiment is from the Blooming with Kindness Clear Mount Stamp Set.  I love fancy fonts they use for the sentiments in this stamp set.

 To complete the vintage look, I added Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding using the Rouch look and added a spritz of color (Soft Suede) to the upper right of the sentiment.

If you need any supplies to make this card, please contact me or order through my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  And don't forget about my special this weekend!

Thanks for stopping by today

SUPPLIES:

SUPPLIES: 

Blooming With Kinds Clear Mount Stamp Set #12642 Fabulous Florets Clear Mount Stamp Set #123027 Very Vanilla Card Stock Fan Fair Designer Series Paper #126918 Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad #126953 Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad #126956 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Labels Collection Framelits Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Color Spritzer Tool Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers #119703 Stampin' Write Markers, Subtles Collection Aqua Painters #103954 Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon Basic Pearls Jewels Accents Stampin' Dimensionals Paper Snips, #103579 Sticky Strip #104294

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Hi Stampin' Friends

Black Friday/Cyber Money Special

Online Extravaganza

FREE Amazing Fun Card Kit Tutorial

This time of year, we take a moment to be thankful for so many things.  I am so grateful for  my husband, my beautiful daughters and their husbands, my grandchildren, family and friends, new and old.

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays.  I love the beauty of the season, including how the leaves change to such radiant colors.  I love the rich comfort foods that my husband makes.  My husband will be making Thanksgiving this year and for this I am so grateful because I hate to cook!

In the end, I know there will always be things that we could complain about.  Such is life, but I am so grateful for a holiday that reminds us that despite the things we may be concerned with, we truly have a lot to be thankful for.

WHOOHOO - I just received my Sizzix Texture Boutique Embossing Machine!  I know what I will be playing with tomorrow!  Another reason to be thankful - I love my UPS guy!

Have a great day and don't eat too much turkey!

Thanks for stopping by today

 SUPPLIES:

French Foliage Clear Mount Stamp Set #121166 Day of Gratitude Clear Mount Stamp Set #121148 Very Vanilla Card Stock Cajun Craze Card Stock More Mustard Card Stock #100946 Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper #126895 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Labels Collection Framelits Stampin' Dimensionals Scallop Trim Border Punch Paper Snips, #103579 Stampin' Write Markers Regals Collection #119701 Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers #119703 Linen Thread Designer Buttons, Regals Collection #119744

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Snow Much Fun!

Hi Stampin' Friends

Did you check out all the items that are on the Online Extravaganza List?  Can you believe 50% off some of the stamp sets - whoohooo!  Here's the list in case you missed it yesterday:  Download Online Extravaganza Nov 2012

For today's card, I used the Snow Much Fun Clear Mount Stamp Set which is only $9.98 for the next ten days.

This chubby little guy is so cute!  I paper pieced his hat and scarf from the Snow Festival Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Catalog which I also used as the background.  I added Dazzling Diamonds Gitter Glue to the buttons on his body to add a little sparkle.

Stay tuned for my Black Friday/Cyber Monday special which I will announce on Wednesday - you are going to love it!  I've already announced it to my newsletter subscribers and have received orders fom them to be placed on Friday!

Thanks for stopping by today

SUPPLIES:

Snow Much Fun Clear Mount Stamp Set #122562 Naturals White Card Stock Baja Breeze Card Stock Snow Festival Designer Series Paper #126908 Baja Breeze Classic Stampin' PAD #126960 Blender Pens #102845 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Labels Collection Framelits Whisper White 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon #109070 Stampin' Dimensionals Dazzling Diamonds #124117 Paper Snips, #103579

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Seasonal Sayings on Simple Sunday

Hi Stampin' Friends

My head is spinning with all the promotions that Stampin' Up! currently has.  But the one great value that sticks in my mind is the recruitment package.  I know that there are a couple of you that are thinking of signing up especially with the free ink pads.   If you sign up during the online extravaganza (Monday 19 Nov through Wednesday 28 Nov 2012), not only will you get the Collection of Ink Pads ($49.00) value, but you can select any of the stamp sets from the online extravaganza list and some of the are 50% off!  I would love for you to join my team.  I not only have local team members, I also have them in several states across the country.  Call me and we'll talk!

Today's card features the Seasonal Sayings Clear Mount Stamp Set.  So many options for so any occasions and it's the perfect stamp set to color with stampin' write markers for a multi color effect!

If you don’t have a Demonstrator and would like to order supplies for this card, please feel free to contact me. I’d love to help you with your stamping needs.

Thanks for stopping by today

 SUPPLIES:

Seasonal Sayings Clear Mount Stamp Set #128009 Whisper White Card Stock Cherry cobbler Card Stock #119685 Snow Festival Designer Series Paper #126908 Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad #126966 Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies Big Shot Die Cut Machine Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon #120992 3/16" Metallic Brads #119741

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Amazing Fun!

Hi Stampin' Friends

Amazingly Fun Card Set Tutorial
Free with your online purchase

Q:  When is a card more than a just a card?
A:  When you send it and it brings a smile to a special someone!

Whimsical designs, bright colors, fun folds, and 3-D designs create a winning combination. In this fun-filled class, you’ll make cards that are perfect for kids, friends, and family! With the cards and treat bag, you have truly spectacular gifts to give. 

Your friends will say you’re amazing when you treat them to some fun in an envelope!

 To get this fun tutorial, all you have to do is place an online order (no minimum) at my Stampin' Store between 15 November and 14 December 2012 and you will receive the tutorial within 24 hours.

What you will receive:

1. Amazing Fun Card Kit Tutorial (17 pages)  with step by step directions and color pictures
2. Amazing Fun Banner Tutorial (1 page) with color pictures

Highlighted Products for this card kit tutorial:

You’re Amazing stamp set (#126720 wood-mount, #126722 clear-mount)

Certain images bring nostalgic memories to mind. The You’re Amazing stamp set is full of images that bring to mind happy, youthful memories of circus acts, carnival games, and elephants doing amazing tricks under the big top. Combine these fun and whimsical images with the World Spectacular Designer Series Paper (#126897) and you are ready to create your own greatest “card” on earth!”

Tip: Use the coordinating Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies as background layers and to die cut images!

Apothecary Accents Framelits (#127003)

The Big Shot is one of our most versatile tools. From die-cutting to embossing, it helps you create fabulous, coordinated looks with just a crank of the handle! Framelits are our newest addition to the line of Big Shot accessories. Framelits are thin, metal dies that you can use to cut card stock and Designer Series paper into a variety of shapes. The new Apothecary Accents Framelits die cut 4 detailed label shapes that coordinate with several stamp sets, including the You’re Amazing stamp set. These framelits make great accent layers on your projects and you can take advantage of the see-through centers that make it easy to center stamped images in the dies!

Tip: Accent die-cut shapes by layering a die cut on top of another of the same shape that is cut in half.

Stampin’ Write Markers (assorted)

Stampin’ Write Markers are a customer favorite because they coordinate perfectly with our inks and papers, they are great for a variety of stamping techniques, and because they are affordable! Stampin’ Write Markers are a great way to expand your color options without a big investment. You can purchase them in Color Collections, order some colors individually, or buy the whole set in a great storage case! Stampin’ Write Markers are great for coloring images, coloring directly onto stamps, journaling, and more! Over 50 different ways of "more", in fact! With that many marker techniques, you’ll have plenty of ways to use your new Stampin’ Write Markers, so order your markers today and dive into Stampin’ Up!’s world of coordinating colors and stamping fun!

Tips: When coloring stamps with Stampin’ Write Markers, work from the lightest color to the darkest color.

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Snow Festival

Hi Stampin' Friends

Well I hope you had a better weekend than I did!  It was miserable for me but I know that I'll be better in the next couple of days.  I have the most fantastic doctor in the world and he always slips me in on short notice.  I seem to get bronchitis often and so quickly - it never starts out as a head cold or something like that and then progresses to bronchitis.  I am well one day, boom! next day I have bronchitis - must be my immune system.

Anyway, Rachel spent the day with me and she brings such joy to my life that I felt a lot better just because she was here.  She took one of the sheets (the one that has the tags) from the Snow Festival Designer and was making christmas cards for her friends.

I worked on a Christmas card using the same designer paper.   I was not feeling creative today so I just used the DSP as the main focal point.  I made the sentiment using My Digital Studio (have I told you how much I love that program?)

Excuse for not having the supply list but I think I'm going back to bed.

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Full of Blessings

Hi Stampin' Friends!

I did early voting to avoid lines!  Did you vote? Or will you vote today?  Your vote does count!

As I was making today's card, my husband was playing the guitar and singing Perhaps Love by John Denver in his room.  That was our wedding song and the part I love the best was "If I live forever and all my dreams come true, my memories of love will be of you".  My granddaughter was also here (she's sick and did not go to school) but she wasn't too sick to play minecraft on the computer!  Anyway, I was thinking I am so thankful for the many blessings I have in my life!  I am a happy woman.

This card is from page 32 of the Holiday Catalog but I changed a couple of things to make it my own.  The stamp set I used is the Full of Blessings Clear Mount Stamp Set. 

The wreath was colored in using Pumpkin Pie, Lucky Limeade, More Mustard and Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Markers and a blender pen.

The tag was embossed using the Designer Frames Embossing Folder.  Though you can barely see it, I used the Crumb Cake 3 1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon layered between the tag and the Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper.

 

If you need any supplies to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Store - it's open 24/7.  Or call me (479) 876-7453 or e-mail me at rachel@artisticdesignsbyrachel.com and I'll be happy to place the order for you.

Thanks for stopping by today

SUPPLIES:

Full of Blessings Clear Mount Stamp Set #128081 Very Vanilla Card Stock Cherry cobbler Card Stock #119685 More Mustard Card Stock #100946 Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper #126895 Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad #12697 Set Designer Frames Textured Embossing Folder #123130 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Crumb Cake 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon #127840 5/8" Crochet Trim Victoria #118481 Stampin' Write Markers Regals Collection #119701 Blender Pens #102845 Stampin' Dimensionals Linen Thread

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Autumn Field Flowers

Hi Stampin' Friends

I saw a beautiful card on Lee Conroy's blog using the Field Flowers Stamp Set in the colors More Mustard and Cajun Craze.  I made my own version of the flowers and I love the way they came out.  It would be the perfect birthday card for someone whose birthday falls during the months of September, October or November. 
Create your own field of beautiful, calming flowers on your projects with this lovely, versatile set.  If you make a card using this beautiful stamp set, please send me a picture - I'd love to feature it on my blog.

 And here is the inside of the card

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Pig Trail

Hi Stampin' Friends

David, Larry and I (I played hooky yesterday) spent the day looking for the last fall colors.  We went down Pig Trail and were delighted with the colors we found.  Why is this spectacular scenic route called the Pig Trail Scenic Byway? Well, for one thing, the meandering nature of the route reminds visitors of a trail carved in the woods from wild pigs. Another factor that influenced the name was that this route has been a major travel way for students, sports fans and other University of Arkansas supporters going to and from Fayetteville, Arkansas, home of the Arkansas Razorbacks.

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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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Lacy & Lovely Note Card Set

Hi Stampin' Friends

This month's tutorial includes the Lace & Lovely Stamp Set and Notes Cards and Envelopes.  The tutorial is FREE with any online purchase through my Stampin' Store!   The tutorial includes 19 pages of detail step by step instructions with color pictures.  It also includes the box template.

Note: 

• It's FREE with an online store purchase only
• It will be sent to you via e-mail within 24 hours of your online purchase.
• Available 15 October through 14 November 2012

Fast can be fabulous and being organized can be simple! Combine great graphic patterns and the hottest on-trend colors to create this handy note card set. You’ll have cards ready-to-send at your fingertips! Use the included perpetual calendar to keep your important birthdays, anniversaries, and other important dates in plain sight – okay, not plain because it’s beautiful, but plain easy to use!

 Lacy & Lovely stamp set (#122885 wood, #122887 clear)

“New stampers often ask me what stamp set they should purchase first. It’s a tough decision because there are so many great stamp sets and everyone has their own personal style! I think the best stamp sets for new stampers are ones that work well for a variety of occasions and techniques, and also include some greetings with the images. The Lacy & Lovely stamp set is a great stamp set for new stampers because the circle and floral images are fun for many occasions.

Note Cards & Envelopes (#107311)

“Sometimes the hardest part of a project is just getting started! With our pre-cut and scored note cards and envelopes, the first step is done for you!  No boring cutting - just add your creative touch and send!  

 

Download the supply list and order any supplies you may need through my Stampin' Store - available 24/7.

Download Supply List for Lacy & Lovely Note Card Set Oct 2012

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Full of Blessings

Hi Stampin' Friends

We took this picture on our way to Wal-mart yesterday.  Aren't the trees gorgeous?

I selected the Full of Blessings Clear Mount Stamp Set from the Holiday Catalog for today's card.  This warm and wonderful harvest-themed, six-piece set is perfect for autumn and Thanksgiving cards and pages.

The images were stamped on Watercolor Paper with Basic Black Classic Ink.  I colored the images with an Aqua Painter and Pumpkin Pie for the Pumpkins, Lucky Limeade for the grass and shrubbery, Raspberry Ripple for the house and Bird and Baja Breeze for the sky.

 

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Chevrons

Hi Stampin' Friends

Chevrons are popular and showing up all the time on layouts, cards and projects.  Though it isn't my style, I decided to make a masculine using chevrons.

It was another good way to use the International Bazzar Designer Series Paper.  I used the Tasteful Trim Bigz Die and Big Shot to die cut the strips.

The Merry Moments Quick Christmas Kit Tutorial offer ends on 13 October 2012.  Click here for all the details

If you need inspiration, join the Artistic Designs by Rachel Virtual Club.  This months projects! You must sign up by 10 October 2012 to receive access to this on this month's projects.

It's been in the 40's during the day so I guess Fall is officially here!  My husband and I turned on the fireplace (1st time that it's been cold enough) and enjoyed a glass of wine before bed.

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