Rachel Stamps

Amazing Sister

Hi Stampin' Friends

Free Clothespins

Free Scrapbook Tutorial

Frequency Buyers Rewards

Hostess Club #2 now forming

I have such an amazing sister!  She has alwas been there for me throughout the years and I love her dearly.  Today's card is for her - or for her birthday!

I used the Amazing Family Clear Mount Stamp Set and the Tea for Two Designer Series Paper.  I love the vintage look of the stamp set.

I'm not sure which version I like the best.  With the pearls or without the pearls?  I'm not sure about the pearls - they look like a bird's egg on a nest.   Let me know which one you like.

 The flowers are from the 5/8" Flower Trim and were dyed using the Calypso Coral Reinker.  The leaves are from the Bird Punch.

 The base card (Calypso Coral Card Stock) was embossed using the Fancy Fan Embossing Folder.  The sentiment was stamped with Calypso Coral Classic Ink on Very Vanilla Card Stock.  It was then spritzed with the Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Marker and the Color Spritzer Tool for an airbrush look.  This tool is a must for your creative tool belt!

Note:

I received my old fashion vintage clothespins and will be sending out them out to  my online orders - thanks ladies!

SUPPLIES used:

Amazing Family Clear Mount Stamp Set #129192	Very Vanilla Card Stock	Calypso Coral Card Stock #122925	Lucky Limeade Card Stock #122926
Tea for Two Designer Series Paper #129311	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad #126983	5/8" Flower Trim #126869	Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder #127751
Big Shot Die Cut Machine	Scallop Edge Border Punch	Bird Punch #117191	2011 In Color Stampin Write Markers #123002
Color Spritzer Tool	Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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What's Happening this Week

 Hi Stampers

The latest MDS Digital Downloads scream Valentine's Day!  My favorite one for this week is "You are Loved". 

Download includes:
*13-piece stamp brush set
*6-piece stamp brush set
*5" x 3-1/2" trifold designer template

Features:
*Digital version of popular You Are Loved Set and coordinating Love Blossoms Stampin’ Around Wheel.
*Use for a variety of occasions: Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or use the flourishes, floral, or bird imagery for any project.

• Sweet Centers Card Kit Tutorial.  You can share your love on Valentine’s Day or anytime of the year with these extra sweet cards. 
• Latest MDS Digital Downloads:  Download MDS Downloads 3 Jan 2012 
•  Free Stamp Set of the Month:  Place an online order through my Stampin' Store (no minimum) and your name is automatically entered into a drawing for the month of January 2012.  For this month, the stamp set is called Elementary Elegance (SAB 2012 Stamp Set) 
• Earn Free Stamp Sets-  My customers LOVE receiving their free stamps and it's my way of saying thank you!  Click here for all the info

Thanks for stopping by today

Dark Glasses suggested!

Hi Stampers

 
Bright and cheerful isn't it?  Maybe that's why this designer series paper is called Cheerful Treat.  It's part of the Level 1 Hostess Sets redeemed with Stampin' Rewards.  Unique flowers, flourishes, and dots fill this colorful paper and it's available when you place a qualifying order.

 

This card is for Stamp Camp on Friday, 12 August 2011.  I have a couple of spots opened so if you live in the Northwest Arkansas area and would like to attend, click here to register.

What's Happening this Month at Artistic Designs by Rachel:

• Free Stamp Set of the Month:  This month it's the Warm Wishes from the Holiday Mini.  All you have to do is place an order (no min) and your name is automatically entered into the drawing
• Flower Garden Card & Purse Kit.  Click here for all the details
• RESERVE YOUR FREE HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG!  If you would like a FREE copy of the new Holiday Mini Catalog sent to you (when they are available for distribution), please email me your address HERE.  U.S. only. 
  • If you are a Preferred Customer,  you will automatically receive a FREE copy.
  • If you currently have a relationship with another Stampin' Up! demonstrator, please contact them directly for your copy.
• WHY SHOP WITH ME?  Click to learn more about my  Rewards Program and special perks for my loyal customers.
• NEW, NEW, NEW!  MY DIGITAL STUDIO DOWNLOADS!  Click here to see this week's MDS newest downloads

 

3 for 1 DSP:  Promotion Dates: August 1-31, 2011

• Promotion Details: During August, get a FREE package of Designer Series Paper when you buy three!  Stock up on all your favorites, including brand-new designs from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

Things to Remember:

• There is no limit to the number of free packages of Designer Series Paper you can earn.
• Specialty Designer Series Paper and Hostess Designer Series Paper are not part of this promotion and cannot be redeemed through this offer.
• On-line ordering deadline is Aug. 31 at 11:50 P.M. MT

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  On the Grow (W 123075) (C 123077)
• Paper:  Watercolor Paper (122959), Melon Mambo (115320), Lucky Limeade (122926), Cheerful Treat DSP (122381)
• Ink:  Jet Black Stazon (101406), Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill (122934), Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin' Ink Refill (122930)
• Accessories:  Aqua Painter, Melon Mambo 1/2" Scalop Dots Ribbon (122985), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

You are very much appreciated

Hi Stampers

You, my customer, are the reason I love my Stampin' Up! business.  And because you are so loyal and supportive, I want to show my appreciation by rewarding you with FREE merchandise.

I have several reward programs in place and I know that there is one that will fit your needs. 

• Customer Referral Program
• Frequent Buyers Program
• Free Stamp Set of the Month
• 50/100 Board

Customer Referral Program

• $5 Gift Certificate - refer someone new to me. You will get the GC when they place their order or attend a class
• $10 Gift Certificate - referral joins one of my hostess club
• $15 Gift Certificate - referral hosts a workshop (either in home or catalog party)
• $20 Gift Certificate - referral joins my team

Frequent Buyers Program

• Available to all my customers. Simply download he sheet to keep track of your orders/points. When you have 20 points, you earn one free stamp set from the catalog (excludes hostess stamp sets).
Download Frequent Buyer Rewards Program.pdf (510.1K)

Free Stamp Set of the Month

• Place an online order at my Stampin' Store and your name will be entered into my monthly contest.  No minimum required to be eligible for the drawing.  The prize is usually a free stamp set or a $25.00 gift certificate.

50/100 Board

• Each time you place a minimum order of $50 with me* ($50 is before shipping and tax), you will get your name on a square on this board, place a $100 order get two squares and so on.  When the board is full, I will draw four winners for the following gift certificate amounts:

1.  1 - $50 Gift Certificate
2. 1 - $25 Gift Certificate
3. 1 - $15 Gift Certificate
4. 1 - $10 Gift Certificate

• Four people will win Stampin' Up! Gift Certificates.  This is open to all my customers,  local as well as long distance, who place a single order of $50 or more either through my Stampin' Store or through me.  This is also opened to my Stamper's 10 Group but the individual amounts must equal $50 before shipping and taxes.  Orders cannot be combined to earn squares.

Now you are wondering why should I shop with you?

When you place an on-line order through me, you become a member of an exclusive club - The Stampin' By Rachel Preferred Customers.  I value your orders and will do my best to earn your continued business.  I'll give you personalized service as a member of this exclusive club.  For all the details, please click here

Thanks for stopping by today

Well Scripted and MDS Download Catalog

Hi Stampers

 

By now, you know that I love the My Digital Studio.  I used it to print out the sentiment for today's card.

 
The pattern paper is the Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I got the idea for the Antique Brads and retired Deck the Halls Designer Buttons from someone on the Late Night Stampers Demo group but I can't remember her name.  You clip the prongs off and attach it to the button with Crystal Effects.

When you order MDS downloads today through March 31st, you can earn FREE SALE-A-BRATION gifts for your purchases as well as Frequent Buyers Rewards.  A customer was able to get the Word Play Stamp Set for FREE (value $41.95) just because she kept track of her reward points.  Wouldn't you just love to get this stamp set or any other in any of the catalogs for FREE?  In addition, if you order online, your name goes into the drawing for the Free Stamp Set of the Month.  This month it's the Plane and Simple Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

Did you know that you do not have to have My Digital Studio to purchase these downloads?  You may use them in any program that supports jpg including Word! 

Stampin' Up! has come up with My Digital Studio Catalog  in PDF format. It includes all of the MDS software artwork (contained in the boxed-version) and downloads from the October 2009 launch through January 2011! The catalog gives a snapshot of the entire product line with artwork thumbnails followed by product details. Because MDS is regularly coming out with new artwork, the catalog will be updated every month and available to you on MyDigitalStudio.net in the just-added Resources section.

Here's a copy of all the My Digital Downloads to date, Download MDS_Catalog_October_2009_January_2011[1]

Thanks for stopping by today

~~Rachel

To purchase the My Digital Studio or to shop 24/7, visit my Stampin' Store!

Supplies:

 

 

 Paper:  Always Artichoke Card Stock (105119), Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper *(121782)

 Accessories:  My Digital Studio (118109), Well Scripted Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download (121064), Antique Brads (117273), Deck the Halls Designer Buttons (retired), Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim (118481), Eyelet Border Punch (119853), Designer Label Punch (119862), Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120175), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Double your fun!

From 4 January 2011 to 17 January 2010

Double Frequent Buyers Reward points - see all the details below:

Frequent Buyer Rewards Program

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.

Step away from the flower

Good Morning Stampers

Today's card features the retiring Ruby Red card stock (one of my all time favorites).

This is one of the flowers that we made at the New Techniques class last week.  I made this card for it because very flower needs a home whether it's a 3d project or a card.  Isn't that right?

Anyhoo, when my husband picked up the card, he squashed the flower down (gasp!!!) and said, "how do you put this in a envelope?"  I told him to "step away from the flower".  I immediately ruffled it up again - poor flower.  I think it will be okay.

 
  

1.  Contest - win a stamp set from the new catalog.
2. Free Stamp Set of the Month.
3. $99 Starter Kit. A fabulous deal! If you were ever on the fence, now is the time to join!
4. Last Chance Stamp Sets
5. Last Chance Accessories List
6. Frequency Buyers Reward Program.  Have you been keeping track?

Thanks for stopping by today

To place an order contact me at [email protected] or (479) 876-7453 or to shop 24/7, visit my Stampin' Store 

Stamp Set DVD Label

Good Morning Stampers

Now that the Last Chance Stamp Set List is out, I can start unmounting my wood mounted stamp sets and convert them to clear mount.  I created a label with Power Point for the stamp cases.

Label in Power Point

Here is the label cut out and mounted inside the stamp case.  Not a good picture because the reflections off the case.

 Here's the side view.  I am still trying to figure out how to reduce the images so that they fit on the side.  I'm working on that.

Overall, I think it came out pretty good.  Looks almost like the original clear mount stamp cases!  The green is from Sweet Pea DSP from the My Digital Studio.

 

1. Contest - win a stamp set from the new catalog.
2. Free Stamp Set of the Month.
3. $99 Starter Kit. A fabulous deal! If you were ever on the fence, now is the time to join!
4. Last Chance Stamp Sets
5. Last Chance Accessories List
6. Frequency Buyers Reward Program.  Have you been keeping track?

 Thanks for visiting today.  

To place an order contact me at (479) 876-7453 or [email protected] or to shop 24/7, visit my Stampin' Store
 
  

Today is the day!

Good Morning Stampers!

1. 

Time is running out -today is the last day to order and take advantage of the free stamps offered during Sale-a-bration.  Don't let that Sale-a-bration item get away. 

Two promotions ending on 31 March 2010:

1. Sale-a-bration ends on 31 March 2010 and your last chance to get a free item with every $50 order. 
2. The starter kit is 15% off until 31 March 2010 plus you get one free stamp set from Stampin' Up!.  For more information on becoming a demonstrator, click here.  I have sweetened the pot by adding a stamp set from me - any amount from any of the catalogs.

And don't forget about the three contests for this month - drawing on 1 April 2010:

1. Leave a comment on any post (chance to win Good Neighbors Clear Mount Stamp Set)
2. Shop via my on-line store(no minimum required) (chance to win Happy Moments Clear Mount Stamp Set) 
3. Name your favorite class that you've taken with me.  See here for details.  Chance to win a free class.

Thanks for visiting today

Masculine Monday

Good Morning Stampers

Today's card is for my other grandson Troy whose birthday is on Wednesday, 31 March.  I also added a star on his card because all my grandchildren are stars in my eyes.

These extreme sports/hobbies stamps by Stampin' Up! (like Extreme Guitar and Extreme Skateboard) are perfect for that special someone between the ages of 10 and 21 when it's so hard to make a card for them - at least something you think they will like!

What I did:

1. Again I used the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Pack from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  With 48 sheets of design paper, you are bound to find the perfect paper for your card.
2. I used the Extreme Guitar Stamp which is available during the Sale-a-bration promotion for FREE with every $50.00 purchase.  I stamped the image with Basic Black Craft Ink, added Black Emboss Powder and heated with heat gun for a shimmery finished look. 
3. I next stamped over the main image with with Extreme Elements in Bermuda Bay.
4. I also used the same stamp image from Extreme Elements over the sentiment.  This was punched out using the Modern Label punch.  The 2nd layer (Bermuda Bay card stock) is from the Mover and Shakers Bigz Die.
5. Adhered all the layers together and added the star and sentiment with Stampin Dimensionals.

Time is running out and only two days until Wednesday, 31 March.  Don't let that Sale-a-bration item get away. 

Two promotions ending on 31 March 2010:

1. Sale-a-bration ends on 31 March 2010 and your last chance to get a free item with every $50 order. 
2. The starter kit is 15% off until 31 March 2010 plus you get one free stamp set from Stampin' Up!.  For more information on becoming a demonstrator, click here.  I have sweetened the pot by adding a stamp set from me - any amount from any of the catalogs.

And don't forget about the three contests for this month - drawing on 1 April 2010:

1. Leave a comment on any post (chance to win Good Neighbors Clear Mount Stamp Set)
2. Shop via my on-line store(no minimum required) (chance to win Happy Moments Clear Mount Stamp Set) 
3. Name your favorite class that you've taken with me.  See here for details.  Chance to win a free class.

Thanks for visiting today!
 

To order any supplies for this card or to shop 24/7, click here

What to Order:

• Stamp Set:  Extreme Guitar (115328), Extreme Elements (115181)
• Paper:  Whisper White card stock  (100730), Bermuda Bay card stock (115655), Basic Black card stock (102851), Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Pack
• Ink:  Basic Black Craft Ink (102192), Bermuda Bay Classic Ink (115655)
• Accessories:  Vintage Brads (109109), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Stampin' Black Emboss Powder (109133)
• Tools:  Heat Gun (100005), Large Star Punch (110710), Star Punch (109045), Modern Label Punch (116630), Movers and Shapers (114506), Magnetic Movers and Shapers (115953), Big Shot (113439)

 

50/50 Board - and the winner is?

Good Morning Stampers

Someone is doing the happy dance!  The winner of the 50/50 board is A4.   Would you like to know who won the $50 in Stampin' Up! merchandise?  To find out, please click here

A4 - please contact me with your list of SU products totaling $50 (including taxes and shipping).

Thanks to everyone who participated in this contest.  I will no longer have the 50/50 board because the "Frequency Buyer Rewards Program" will replace it.  With the Frequency Buyers Program, everyone wins!  For all the information on this new program, click here

Thanks for stopping by