Rachel Stamps

Oh Hello Swallow Tail

Hi Stampin' Friends

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

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

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

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

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

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SUPPLIES:

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

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Officially Awesome Digital Content

Hi Stampin' Friends

It's freezing outside, so how about we daydream about love and spring? (And if it's not freezing where you are, then consider yourself lucky!) Check out this week's new downloads (see below), full of Valentine's Day stuff and spring things. Don't miss our Officially Awesome Valentines Designer Template with its tiny, trendy valentines that fit in tiny, trendy envelopes.

And don't forget to the can't-miss digital content from the Spring Catalog (page 39) for only $9 Hostess dollars with a qualifying order (Stack of Millions Digital Collection Disc #130675

 

 

 

 

January 8, 2013 Downloads

 

Affection Collection Stamp Brush Set #133016 Delicate Adornments Digital Download #132265 Officially Awesome Valentines Designer Template #133009 Two Tone Ribbon Digital Download #13227

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Adios Simply Soft and Beau Chateau

Hi Stampin' Friends

It's another beautiful weekend in our part of the woods.  I love it!  Though I did hear from one of my downline (Hi Valerie!) that she received some snowflakes today so it's not spring everywhere and certainly not in the north part of the US.

I'm using the two step Simply Soft Stamp Set one last time before it retires on Thursday, 31 May 2012.  I'm also using the gorgeous (one of my favorites) Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper and the Marina Mist 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon  that also retire on Thursday.  I'm going to miss the 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and loved it because it was so unusual.

The flower was made using the Baskets and Blooms Diethat retired a couple of years ago (I think!).  I find it hard to let go of my bigz dies and have them all even if retired.

The flower was brushed with Whisper White Craft Ink to give it that shabby chiclook.  The rhinestone cener is part of the Fire & Ice Rhinestone Brads that are retired.

Here's the two retired lists in case you want to order the designer series paper and/or ribbon.  The stamp set can be bought with a qualifying order.   Contact me at [email protected] or (479) 876-7453 if you want more details. Don't forget Thursday is the last day to order:

• Retired Stamp Set List
• Retiring Paper Ink and Accessories

Did you see my DSP product share?  If not, click here for all the details.  It's a good way to get your hands on our designer series paper and see if you like it before ordering a complete pack.  

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Supplies:

• Stamp:  Simply Soft (w 122565) (c 122567)
• Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Marina Mist Card Stock (119682), Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper (122357)
• Ink: Brown Stazon (retired), Marina Mist Classic Ink Pad (119668), Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker (123003), So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker
• Accessories:  Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Labels Collection Framelits (125598), Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120175), Marina Mist 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (119772), Rhinestone Brad (retired), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

 

 

Sneak Peek - Summer Afternoon

Hi Stampin' Friends

I was a bad girl and gone for most of the day so I didn't get a chance to finish up the petite purse 3D project.  I do have a card to show you that the ladies will be making at the Big Shot Class on Friday, 25 May 2012.  I again used the Comfort Cafe DSP (love, love it!!!) and the Hostess Stamp Set called Summer Afternoon.

The other project for this class is the Petite Purse 3D project and I'll have it on the blog tomorrow - I promise!  If you live in Bella Vista and would like to attend the class, please register by clicking on the "buy now" button.  Your payment is your reservation.

Big Shot Class

• Friday, 25 May 2012
• 12 - 2 pm
• My Home
• Light refreshments
• Cost:  $15.00

Reservations must be made by Wednesday, 23 May 2012.

 

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Adios Faith in Nature

Hi Stampin' Friends!

It's time to say goodbye to the  Faith in Nature Stamp Set.  I've always liked this stamp set because of its simplicity. 

I decided to make two cards using two of images in the set.  I used the pear in one coloring it with the So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker for the pear and Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker for the leaves.

I also used the Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder for the background.

The other image I used is the flower and that was colored in using the Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker for the flower and Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker for the stem.  For the background, I used the Set Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  The flower was cut out and added to the background using Stampin' Dimensionals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Faith in Nature (w  122490) (c 122492)
• Paper:  Confetti Cream Card Stock (102835)
• Ink:  Basic Black Classic Ink Pad (101179)
• Accessories:  Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (121809), Designer Frames Set Textured Impressions Embossing Folders (123130), Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker (119801), So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker (105114), Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker (119801), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

 

Savor the Season Ensemble Hostess CD

Have you seen the new Savor the Season Ensemble Hostess CD (#127752)?  It’s to die for!  Here’s a little peek at what’s included:

 

 This kit includes:

• 10 Designer Series Paper patterns
•  4 new punches exclusive to this ensemble
• 36 piece stamp brush set
•  a variety of embellishments
• 2 greeting card templates
•  1 postcard template
• templates for tags, labels, boxes, and a banner 

 Seriously people, it’s a lot of stuff. It will be perfect for all your holiday parities! But what I really love about this ensemble is that the templates, punches, and Designer Series Paper patterns are so versatile that you are going to find uses for it all year long. 

Below is a video filmed by Holly Linford, Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Training.  It includes some of the  projects you can make with the Savor the Season ensemble so you can see how gorgeous these projects are when they are printed. 

 You can earn this ensemble FREE by hosting a qualifying workshop or by placing an online order of $150 US. This exclusive hostess ensemble is priced at only $16 US hostess dollars. It’s a great value, and it means you still have hostess dollars left over to spend on all the stuff you’ve been eyeing in the catalog.  

You need to hurry though, as this ensemble is only available until December 31.  After that, those lovely punches that make the bows and the darling treat boxes are going to go away. So contact me today to find out more details on earning this fantastic ensemble.

Download Savor the Season Oct 2011

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Flower Fancy

Hi Stampers

Try your hand at a little flower arranging with our Two-Step Stampin’ Flower Fancy stamp set. You can quickly create all kinds of attractive bouquets to send to friends and family—or even for home décor projects—with this pleasing assortment of images. Arrange away!  This has to be one of the most beautiful flower images in the catalog!

The colors used are Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz and, of course, Whisper White!  I love this color combination.  This card was inspired by Andrea Walford, a very talented Canadian Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  The white highlights on the Pear Pizzaz are from wiping the Whisper White Craft Ink Pad over the  embossed surface.

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Stamp Set:

• Flower Fancy (111578)
• Occasional Quotes (w 117048) (C 120142)

Paper:

• Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
• Blushing Bride Card Stock (119796)
• Pear Pizzazz Card Stock (119795)

Ink:

• Pear Pizzaz Ink Pad (119784
• Basic Black Ink Pad (101179)
• Blushing Bride Ink Pad (119786)
• So Saffron Ink Pad (105213)
• Whisper White Craft Ink Pad (101731)

Accessories:

• Blushing Bride 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon (119267)
• Extra Large Punch Decorative Label (120907)
• Paper Snips (103579)
• Basic Rhinestone Jewels (119246)
• Sponge Daubers 103892)
• Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
• Elegant Lines Embossing Folder (119277)
• Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439)

 
 
 
 

 

Bold & Bright Petal Pizzazz

Good Morning Stamper

Hope you are enjoying your long weekend. 

I'm using Petal Pizzazz for today's card and that stamp set just screams bold colors!  I decided to use Melon Mambo and Old Olive together with Whisper White being the predominate color.

Melon Mambo is such a pretty color and I'm glad that it is staying on as one of the core colors.  I love to combine it with Old Olive.  The pattern paper is from the Lovely Flowers bundle (Level 3) in the 2009/2010 Idea Book and Catalog.

Just two more days for the following contests:

• Order through my online store and your name will be entered into the drawing for a $25.00 gift certificate. No minimum purchase required to order for your name to be entered into the contest.
• Guess Which Stamps Sets will Retire. Details can be found here.

What else is happening:

• Get the new catalog FREE! - send me your name, address and telephone number and I'll put you on the list and send it to you when I receive my shipment of catalogs.
• Join my team of demonstrators and receive two FREE technique videos and a FREE STAMP SET from me from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog in July.  More details can be found here.

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Stamp Set:

• Petal Pizzazz (113417)
• All Holidays (114916)

Paper:

• Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
• Melon Mambo Card Stock (115320)
• Lovely Flowers Bundle Designer Series Paper (116916) (Level 3 Hostess)

Ink: 

• Melon Mambo Classic Ink (115662)
• Old Olive Class Ink (100531)

Accessories:

• Melon Mambo Polka Dot 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (115611)
• Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (111368)
• Top Note Bigz Die (113463)
• Big Shot Die Cut Machine  (113439)
• Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
• Paper Snips (103579)

 

Asian Artistry

Good Morning Stampers

I was going through my old stash of paper looking for stuff to send to Sherrill Graff.  She does some amazing things with the kids from Ronald McDonald House and I was glad to be able to provide some paper that the kids could work with.  I came across paper called Ruby Tuesday by Basic Grey.   I decided to use it for today's card even though I stopped using non SU products about six months ago.  I really fell in love with this paper when it first came out and bought alot and I mean "alot" of this paper.  So, I thought what the heck, I will use it it for today!

I was inspired by a card on stampin'addicts.com.  As you can see, the pattern paper matches perfectly with our Ruby Red card stock.  As in the inspiration, I used the Asian Artistry Stamp Set (Hostess Level 2).

I stamped the image on watercolor paper with the  Basic Black Classic Ink (did you know it was waterproof?) and colored the flower in with Ruby Red Classic Ink and the leaves with Old Olive.

I used the Circle Scissor Plus to cut out the circle for the main image.  It was then put through the Big Shot using the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder.  The Ruby Red layer was fed through the Big Shot using the Scallop Circle Bigz Die.

I first spritzed main image with the Color Spritzer Tool and the Ruby Red Stampin' Write Marker to give it an airbrush effect but I wanted a heavier application so I used Itty Bitty Background.  I like that effect so much more.

I took our Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon (so gorgeous!) and dyed it with the Ruby Red Classic reinker and a sponge dauber.  It turned a rich vibrant color (so much more gorgeous!).

Finished off with a sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes using Ruby Red Classic ink.  Punched out with the Window Word Punch and layered with Ruby Red card stock punched out with the Modern Label punch.

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Supplies

• Stamp Set:  Asian Artistry (114399), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370), Itty Bitty Backgrounds (114996)
• Paper:  Ruby Red card stock (102030), Watercolor Paper
• Ink:  Basic Black Classic ink ((101179), Ruby Red Classic Ink (102259), Old Olive Classic Ink (102277)
• Accessories:  Ruby Red Stampin' Write Marker (100075),  Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon (117291),  Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Sponge Dauber (102892), Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Scallop Circle Bigz Die (113468), Perfect Polka Dots Textured  Impressions Folder ( (117335), Big Shot (113439), Word Window Punch (105090), Modern, Label Punch (116630)

Wings of Friendship

Good morning everyone.  I made today's card for my niece Angela (hi Angela!).  The image is from the Level 2 Hostess Stamp Set. 

The pattern paper is from Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper. 

Here are the card supplies and directions: Download Wings of Friendship

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Speaking of mini's, do you need a FREE Holiday mini catalog?  E-mail me with your US address and I'll get one out to you immediately!

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Wings of Friendship, Level 2 Hostess Stamp Set (114308)
• Paper:  Whisper White (100730), Tempting Turquoise (102067),  Green Galore (101768), Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper (115680)
• Ink:  None
• Accessories:  Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Write Marker (100058), Green Galore Stampin' Write Marker (100048), Tempting Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon (109038), Bone Folder (102300)

Stamp Camp, 18 November 2009

It's time for stamp camp again.  It seems that as soon as I finish with the monthly stamp camp, it's time for another.  But guess what!  I would not have it any other way!

I tried to make each one a different color scheme because when you have more than one card with the same colors, it holds every one up and I certainly don't want to own two of every thing (ha, ha)!

The second card (right side)  is cased from Lucia Kaiser (I think!).  It's watercolor over the Bride Specialty DSP.  Beautiful IRL.

If you live in the Northwest Arkansas area (Bella Vista), and would like to attend the stamp camp, please let me know at rachel@stampingbyrachel.  I still have a couple of openings.

I'll have the directions available for download after the class.

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Clean & Simple

I made today's card using Clean and Simple Card Sketch FTL #56.  As you can see I didn't exactly stick to the original sketch.

Here's the sketch:

But I did keep it clean and simple.  I am beginning to love this type of card because they are so easy and quick to make.  For the flower and scrolls, I used the Lovely Flower Rub-on's from the Lovely Flowers Bundle, Hostess Level 3.  As a demonstrator I was able to purchase this beautiful bundle for $28.95 during the preview period.  As a Hostess, you can earn this set with a $500 workshop.

The sentiment is  from the Chit Chat Rub-ons; the half pearls are from the Pretties Kit and the ribbon is the Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon.

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SUPPLIES

• Stamp Set:  Lovely Flowers Bundle Set (Hostess Level 3) (116916)
• Paper:  Very Vanilla (101650), Chocolate Chip (102128)
• Ink:  None
• Accessories:  Chit Chat Rub-on's (11804),  Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon (109065), Eyelet Border Punch (113692),  Pretties Kit (109114)

 

Lovely Flowers

Today's card was made using the sketch (SSC 106) from Stamping 411.  I used the stamp set from the Lovely Flowers Bundle, Level 3 Hostess Stamp Set.

I used a blender pen and the Mambo Mellon Classic Ink Pad because I wanted a lighter touch on the flowers and the markers was too dark.

I stamped the flower images on Whisper White card stock with Black Stazon.  I then colored in the flowers using a blender pen and Melon Mambo Classic Ink Pad.

I ran the Old Olive card stock (4 1/4 x 5 1/2) through the Big Shot using the Texturz Plates Backgrounds 1.  In order to make a deeper impression on the card stock, I lightly spritzed with water.  I set it aside to dry

I punched out three squares using the Scalloped Square PUnch from Melon Mambo Card Stock.  Next I punched out the flower images using the 1 1/4 square punch.  I rounded out the corners with the Small Corner Rounder Punch.  I attached the two layers together and set aside.

I cut a strip of Lovely Flowers Design Series Paper and punched the border using the Eyelet Border Punch.  I adhered all the layers together as shown in the picture.

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Recipe:

• Stamp Set:  Lovely Flowers Bundle (116916)
• Paper:  Whisper White (100730), Old Olive (100702), Melon Mambo (115320), Lovely Flowers DSP
• Ink:  Black Stazon (101406), Melon Mambo (115656)

• Accessories:  Eyelet Border Punch (113692), Scallop Square Punch (112081), 1 1/4 Square Punch (104400), Small Corner Rounder Punch (109047), Melon Mambo Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115611), Texturz Plates Background #1 (114512), Big Shot (113439)

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Lovely Flowers

This is a very appropriate name for this Hostess Level 3 Lovely Flowers Bundle.  The designer series paper in the bundle is absolutely gorgeous!

I used Splitcoast Stamper's Wednesday's Sketch SC233 for the layout.  It is so easy to make a card when I used a completed sketch from the vast resources out there on the internet.

I used the designer series paper as the main focus on this card.  I cut around the flowers and mounted on Whisper White card stock.  The sentiment was stamped on Whisper White card stock using Rich Razzleberry.

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Recipe:

• Stamp Set:  Lovely Flowers Bundle (1116916)
• Paper:  Rich Razzleberry (115316), Whisper White (100730), Lovely Flowers DSP (116916)
•  Ink:  Rich Razzleberry (115658)
• Accessories:  Rich Razzleberry Polka-dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115613), 1 1/4 Circle Punch (104403), 1 3/8 Circle Punch (104401), Paper Snips (103579), Horizontal Slot Punch (105089)

 

Asian Artistry

I made this card for today's New Catalog Party.  I love the new color Melon Mambo.  The designer paper is Razzleberry Lemonade.  The stamp set is Asian Artistry, Level 2 Hostess Stamp Set.  As demonstrators, we were able to order it during the preorder period (June 2009).  Isn't it a beautiful stamp?  When I ordered it, I inadvertently order the spanish version and now I can't use the sentiment!  But the images are beautiful so I'll still use it.

Here's a couple of pictures of the girls at the party today

 

 

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Recipe:

• Stamp Set:  Asian Artistry (114399)
• Paper:  Whisper White (100730), Melon Mambo (115316), Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper  (115675)
• Ink: None
• Accessories:  Stampin' Up! Write Markers (Old Olive (100079) and Melon Mambo (comes in set of 6 (109126), Eyelet Border Punch (113692), half pearls

Dear Friend

 

Can you believe that this is the first time I've used the Tangerine Tango card stock since I purchased it!   And I thought that Raspberry Tart went perfect with it!  What do you think?  The stamp is from Dear Friend, Level 1 Hostess Set.

I colored the image with a blender pen and ink pads and then lightly spritzed it with water before stamping on Whisper White card stock.  It give it that watercolor impressionist look.  I also dyed Ivory Grosgrain Ribbon with Tangerine Tango and a perfect match!

Recipe:

• Stamp Set:  Dear Friend
• Paper:  Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper
• Ink:  Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss
• Accessories:  Eyelet Border Punch, Ivory Grosgrain Ribbon

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