Rachel Stamps

Dapper Mom

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I had an "ah ha" moment when I was making this masculine card using the Dapper Dad Stamp Set.  The watch in the stamp set looked just like one of my watches.  So I decide to make the watch more feminine and stamped it in Pretty in Pink and added the Rhinestones.  

I used Pretty in Pink and the Fan Fair Designer Series Paper because they are both going away when the new catalog comes out.   What I like about the Fan Fair DSP is that it is Vintage and I can use it for both masculine and feminine cards.  I'll have to order more before it retires.

I'm not including any general instructions on how to make this card such it's such a simple card and I think you can tell how it was put together just by looking at the card.

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SUPPLIES:

Dapper Dad Clear-Mount Stamp Set #129198	Very Vanilla Card Stock	Soft Suede Card Stock #115318	Fan Fair Designer Series Paper #126918
Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin' Pad #126955	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad #12697	Set Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die #123130	Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Scallop Trim Border Punch	Pink Pirouette 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon #122981	Basic Rhinestones Jewels Accents #119246	Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Ombre Style Techniques Card Set Tutorial

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This month's (April 15 - May 15) free tutorial for online orders showcases the Ombre Style.  Ombré is a French word meaning to shade. In art it means beautiful color gradation! 

Color is an amazing thing! It sets a mood, shares a feeling, and can even brighten your day. This tutorial is all about using a variety of ombré techniques along with some of your favorite stampin’ supplies to make cards that will amaze your friends when you add this technique to you next card.  It’s an easy technique that offers impressive results. Let’s dive into some color fun!

The kit contains:

• 12 Pages of step by step tutorial with color pictures to make 4 cards
• Ombre Technique Tutorial

To get this kit tutorial absolutely free, just place an online order (no minimum) between April 15 - May 14 and you will receive the tutorial  within 24 hours.

Click here to visit my Stampin' Store and place your order.

From the SU website:

Not Quite Navy 8 1/2" x 11 Card Stock discontinued.  We have depleted our inventory of Not Quite Navy Card stock. 

Currently, the following items are on backorder; they will be available on the dates indicated.

126869: Flower 5/8" Trim-April 17
119696: Subtles Collection Classic Stampin' Ink Refills-April 19
129411: Pinwheel Sizzlits Die-April 22
102949: Not Quite Navy Classic Stampin' Ink Refill-Inventory depleted; backorders will be filled. 

 

 

Preserving Memories Kit (Scrapbooking)

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Each month I offer a free tutorial for my online orders.  This month, I am giving away the Preserving Memories Scrapbooking Kit.  This kit is available 15 March through 15 Aprils 2013.

 

Traditional scrapbooks are created by a single person who chooses what to scrapbook, the layout, photo selection, and journaling. With Memory Jar Scrapbooking, you can get the whole family involved! Set the charming Memory Jar on a counter, desk, or mantle and place little scraps of paper and a pen nearby.  Each member of the family, and even visiting friends, can add a little note.  Image reading favorite adventures from the kids’ point of view in their handwriting, love notes from your sweetie, ticket stubs from a favorite movie, a quick scribble about something silly the kids say, or how tall they were at their check-up. Capture and preserve all the memories that make up everyday life – all from a variety of perspectives. Now that’s a team effort which will develop into a meaningful scrapbook! So let’s get started!

With this kit you will make
    • 1 Card
    • 1 Memory Jar
    • 2-Page Scrapbook Layout (12” x 12”)

Items features are:

• For the Record Simply Scrappin' Layout Kit
• Loving Thoughts Stamp Set
• Essentials Designer Fabric
• Tea Time Trinkets
• Artisan Embellishments Kit

This month's projects will also work as gifts for Mother’s Day or other occasions like wedding or baby showers

Vist my Stampin' Store to place your online order and receive this tutorial for FREE!

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Swallowtail

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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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Lacy & Lovely

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Oh, I love the name of the stamp set I'm using today.  It's called Lacy & Lovely Clear Mount Stamp Set. The ladies will be making this card at class on Friday.   There are a couple of openings for the class so if you live in the Northwest Arkansas area and would like to attend, please let me know ASAP.

This elegant seven-piece set has the all of the grace and quiet beauty of a luxurious Victorian parlor. Use it to create embellishments--or to make a lovely set of cards, tied with 5/8" Satin Ribbon, for someone very special.  You can use it with the 1", 1-3/8" and 2-1/2" Circle Punches for a finished look.

The images and sentiment were stamped with Versamark on Crumb Cake Card Stock and the heat set with White Stampin' Emboss Powder.

The images on the bottom of the card is from the retired stamp set called Style Beautiful though it is still available in digital format (#123991).

The lacy circle image and sentiment are from the Lacy & Lovely Clear Mount stamp Set.  The butterflies were punched out using the new Bitty Butterfly Stamp from the Spring Catalog.

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:

Lacy & Lovely Clear Mount Stamp Set #122887	Crumb Cake Card Stock #120953	Perfect Plum Card Stock #101889	Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Subtles Collection #11715
Perfect Plum 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon #122987	VersaMark Ink Pad	White Stampin' Emboss Powder #109132	Heat Tool
Bitty Butterfly Punch #129406	Basic Pearls Jewels Accents	Sticky Strip #104294	Stampin' Dimensionals

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Boutique Boxes Designed Printed Kit

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You know not to judge a book by its cover. You know kits are quick and convenient. But do you judge a kit by its basics?

You won’t anymore! Kits are great for making the intended projects quickly.  They are the perfect jumping off point for your creative fun! In this tutorial, you'll  see a few of the creative twists you can use to step-up the Boutique Boxes Designer Printed Kit to create cards, gift card holders, a treat box and more!

This tutorial is FREE with any online purchase.  Simply visit my Stampin' Store and place your order (no minimum) and when I am notified, I will send you the tutorial.

Tutorial includes:

• Boutique Boxes Kit Plus Tutorial (19 pages with step by step directions)
• Boutique Boxes Die cut Template
• Stamp-a-ma-jig tutorial

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Feels Good Redux

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I used the Feels Good Clear Mount Stamp Set again for today's card. 

 

For the background I added the Tea for Two Designer Series Paper.  Love this paper with it's vintage look.  I also used the roses from the Artisan Embellishment Kit  - aren't they beautiful?   I do hope the roses are sold separately in the new catalog when it comes out in July.  I love the lace and paper roses in this kit and want to hoard them instead of use them!  Do you ever feel that way about a certain item?

The leaves are also from the same DSP and were punched out using the Bird Punch.

I spritzed the upper left and lower right with the Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Marker and Color Spritzer Tool.

If you need any supplies to make this card or need any supplies  period, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  And don't forget you get the free card kit tutorial shown here for any online order.

Or if you prefer, contact me and I'll be more than happy to place the order for you.

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 SUPPLIES:

Feels Good Clear Mount stamp set #129684 Very Vanilla Card Stock Tea for Two Designer Series Paper #129311 Artisan Embellishments Kit #129328 Bird Punch #117191 Big Shot Die Cut Machine 2011 In Color Stampin Write Markers #123002 Color Spritzer Tool

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Ciao, Baby - Masculine Card Kit Tutorial

 

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Ciao, Baby! Masculine Card Set

(free with your online purchase!)
Do you get frustrated trying to make the perfect masculine cards for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, and other occasions?

Worry no more!  With this card tutorial,  you have the challenge beat!

Bold graphic patterns and colors combine to make stylish cards for guys. While these cards were designed with the men in your life in mind, you’ll find they are great for anyone. You’ll love having those notoriously hard-to-design masculine cards on hand for special occasions.

This card kit tutorial, along with box tutorial, is yours free when you make an online purchase.  No minimum required.   Visit my Stampin' Store to make your purchase!

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Teeny Tiny Wishes

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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.

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  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

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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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Bells & Boughs

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

 Bring a glimmer of yesteryear to your Christmas projects this year with the vintage images in our Bells & Boughs Stamp Set.

I stamped the image in Basic Black Classic Ink and then used the Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder.  It was then set with the Heat Tool.  The flowers were colored in using a blender pen and the Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker.  The leaves were colored also using a blender pen and the Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Marker.  I used the Gold Stampin' Dazzle Marker to color the center of the flower.

I embossed half of the background with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and embossed a strip of Cherry Cobbler Card Stock with the Adoring Accents Edgelits Die.

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SUPPLIES:

Bells and Boughs Clear Mount Stamp Set #121142 Whisper White Card Stock Cherry cobbler Card Stock #119685 Naturals White Card Stock Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad #126966 Basic Black Classic Ink Pad Big Shot Die Cut Machine Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Labels Collection Framelits Adorning Accents Edgelits Die #125595 Blender Pens #102845 Stampin' Write Markers Regals Collection #119701 Brights Collection Stampin' Write Markers Gold Stampin' Dazzle Marker #128979 Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder #109130 Heat Tool

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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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!

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 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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Amazing Fun!

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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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Nostalgic Winter Memories

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Today's card features the beautiful and nostalgic Winter Memories Stamp Set (Clear Mount).  I love, love this set and I'll be using it a couple of times this week.

I wanted to keep it simple and decided to color in the two birds only.  Oh, and I added a little spritz on the upper left and lower right using the Color Spritzer Tool to give it that vintage look.  The glitter paper is the Champagne Glitter Card Stock from the Holiday Catalog. 

I love my embossing folders and never get rid of them even when they retire.  This one is from the 2012 Holiday Mini Catalog but I can't remember the name and I forgot to mark the folder.  If you know the name, would you please let me know and I'll be sure and write the name on it.  Thanks!

If you need any supplies to make this card, contact me at (479) 876-7453 or e-mail [email protected].  Or better yet, order online and you will receive the FREE Lacy & Lovely Note Card Set Tutorial.

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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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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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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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