Rachel Stamps

She's All That

Hi Stampin' Friends

I love to play with My Digital Studio.  Today's card is using the She's All That Stamp Brush Set.

I printed out the image on Tea for Two Designer Series Paper and then use our new Ovals Collection Framelits Dies from the Spring Catalog to die cut it.  It was layered onto So Saffron Card Stock which was embossed with the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder and then die cut with the Ovals Collection Framelits Dies.

The flower is from the Flower Trim from the Spring Catalog.   I colored it using the So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker.   I love how you can color the flowers any color you like.  I'm going to buy several packages because I can see me using them for a long, long time!

The pearls were colored in using a yellow sharpie.

If you need any supplies to make this card, please visit my  Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you like, you can send me the info and I'll place the order for you.

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 SUPPLIES:

She's All That Stamp Brush Set #129935 My Digital Studio So Saffron Card Stock #105118 Very Vanilla Card Stock Tea for Two Designer Series Paper #129311 Ovals Collection Framelits Dies #129381 Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder Big Shot Die Cut Machine So Saffron 3/8 Inch Taffeta #122982 5/8" Flower Trim #126869 Stampin Write Markers - Subtles Collection #119700 Basic Pearls Jewels Accents

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Masculine Monday

Hi Stampin' Friends!

Are you ready for Sale-a-Bration? 

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Hope you had a great weekend!

I'm trying to collect a stack of masculine cards that are ready to go.  Here's another one I made yesterday to add to that collection. 

The used the Open Sea Stamp Brush Set and printed it out on Very Vanilla Card Stock using the My Digital Studio 2.  Love that program!

The base card is Early Espresso Card Stock layered with Very Vanilla Card stock which was embossed using the Argyle Embossing Folder.  I then sponged it with Early Espresso Classic Ink.  The ribbon is the 1/8 Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon. 

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

Tomorrow's the big day - the start of Sale-a-bration - WHOOOOHOOOO!  The online ordering system will be down for a couple of hours (12:00 midnight - ??) but it shouldn't affect us - I mean who orders at 1 or 2 am?  Do you?

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 

  SUPPLIES:

The Open Sea Stamp Brush set #124112 My Digital Studio Very Vanilla Card Stock Early Espresso Card Stock #119686 Argyle Embossing Folder Big Shot Die Cut Machine Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad #12697 Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon #119959 3/16 Neutrals Brads #119736 Stamping Sponges #101601

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More Amore and a surprise for Tina!

Hi Stampin' Friends

Finally received my camera memory card so I'm back in business!  Today's card using the More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper from the Spring Catalog.

The digital image is from the PS I Love You Stamp Brush Set.  I love the cupid image in this set and because it is digital you can make the it as big or as small as you want.

I used the Labels Collection Framelits to die cut the image and then sponged it with Early Espresso Ink.  The large heart was die cut using the Hearts Collection Framelites and embossed with the Perfect Polka Embossing Folder.  The smaller hearts are die cut from the Fashionable Hearts Embosslits.  The tag was made using the Two Tags Bigz Die and embossed using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.

The strip of card stock over the More Amore Speciality Designer Series Paper was made using the MDS2 and the Presto Pattern Overlays Stamp Brush Set.  I'm glad I'm able to make a background using the script pattern since the Script Background Stamp is retired.

A surprise for Tina! 

Since Tina was the first one in 2013 to order online, I am sending her the Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit. 

Tina - It will be on its way to you tomorrow.  Thanks for placing that 1st order!

You just never know what I am going to do or when I will give away prizes.  Last time I sent a surprise to the person (Lisa) who commented the most on my blog.

Thank you to all my customers  - you make me feel so special!

Tomorrow, I'll list my top ten favorites from the Spring Catalog.  It should be top 30 because I love almost everything in that catalog and it was hard to decide.

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SUPPLIES:

More Amore Speciality Designer Series Paper (129309) Spring Catalog 

P S I Love You Stamp Brush Set #127186 Presto Patterns Overlays Stamp Brush Set #122142 My Digital Studio Very Vanilla Card Stock Baja Breeze Card Stock Hearts Collection Framelits Dies #125599 Labels Collection Framelits Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder #117335 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon #119959 Baja Breeze 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon #127964 Stamping Sponges #101601 Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad #12697 Linen Thread

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Midnight Cheer and free download

Hi Stampin' Friends

My husband Hoppin' John for dinner.  It was delicioius - David is a fantastic cook!  In the American South, there’s a saying that, if you eat peas on New Year’s Day, you’ll have plenty of everything the rest of the year, which is why the dish Hoppin’ John made with black-eyed peas is so popular.

So what is your traditional food for New Year's Day?

I still haven't received my memory card and had to scan this card.  I should have just gone out to Walmart and bought a memory card!  Oh well, live and learn.

I made these cards for my 1st level downline.  Instead of a Christmas card, I decided to send them New Year's greetings with a little something inside for them.  They are best - I am so lucky to have them on my team.

I used Midnight Cheer Ensemble Digital Download which was a December 25 digital download.  I printed it out using the MDS2 software on Whisper White Card Stock.  That was layered on Summer Starfruit Card Stock.  The base card is Midnight Muse.

Speaking of download - Stampin' Up! has a free download for you!

Let It Snow January Wallpaper - Digital Download #132962

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Download includes:
* 6 embellishments (1 desktop wallpaper in 6 sizes to accommodate various screen resolutions)

Features:
* Digital-exclusive
* FREE desktop calendar that will brighten your day every time you look at it
* Coordinates with the Let It Snow Kit for even more fun

Colors:
Bashful Blue, Concord Grape, Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Sahara Sand

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SUPPLIES:

 

Midnight Cheer Ensemble Digital Download #132916 My Digital Studio Whisper White Card Stock Summer Starfruit Card Stock #126839 Midnight Muse Card Stock

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Winter Post

Hi Stampin' Friends

The title of this post is so appropriate for today.  It started snowing but I don't think it will snow very much or stick but it is beautiful!

This is the card I sent out to all my online customers for the month of December.  The image is from the Winter Post Stamp Brush Set.  It was colored in Midnight Muse and Raspberry Ripple and printed out on Very Vanilla Card stock.  It looks like they are skating downhill!  I made the lines using the free form brush in MDS2.  Love that program!  If you want to give it a try, it's still available for a 30-day trial basis.  Check it out here!

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With the FREE 30-day trial, you’ll get:
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* Full access to design tools to create cards, photobooks, calendars, and more
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* The chance to buy additional downloads that you can keep after your trial expires
* Ability to order your projects from our professional print services

If you need any supplies to, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or you can e-mail me or call me and I'll be more than happy to place the order for you.  If you don't have a demonstrator, I would love to be your demonstrator.  Click here for all the benefits of ordering from me.

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  SUPPLIES:

Winter Post Stamp Brush Set #11910 My Digital Studio Very Vanilla Card Stock Raspberry Ripple Card Stock #126842 Midnight Muse Card Stock

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A Cardinal Christmas

Hi Stampin' Friends

I thought I was finished making Christmas cards but when I bought a gift for my BFF Jane, I wanted to make a card that matched the gift bag.

And I thought the Cardinal Christmas Stamp Brush Set was the perfect match.  I have the digital download so it's not considered retired - I am so glad because the cardinal is one of my favorite birds and we have a lot of them in this area.

I was able to color in the image with Cherry Cobbler for the cardinal and berries and Old Olive for the leaves. The image was then printed on Very Vanilla Card Stock.  One of the updates to the My Digital Studio is the coloring tool and it's awesome!  Did you know that you can still get the My Digital Studio on a 30 day trial basis?  Check it out!

I reduced the image and printed it out for the inside of the card.

 I used the new Needlepoint Embossing Folder for both the panel on the front and the layer on the inside of the card.

If you need any supplies to make this project, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or you can contact me at rachel@artisticdesignsbyrachel or (479) 876-7453 and I'll be more than happy to place the order for you.

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SUPPLIES:

• Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder (129383) (available 3 Jan 2012)
• Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (retired) 

Cardinal Christmas Stamp Brush Set #123966 My Digital Studio Very Vanilla Card Stock Old Olive Card Stock #100702 Cherry cobbler Card Stock #119685 Snow Festival Designer Series Paper #126908

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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.

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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!

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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)

 

Brumley 2012 Christmas Card

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today's card is the card we sent out to our friends and relatives this year.  I used the My Digital Studio because I didn't want to stamp and color in 50 cards!

The stamp set is the Winter Memories Stamp Brush Set which was printed on Very Vanilla Card Stock.  I also used the Vintage Overlays Stamp Brush Set to give it that (well) vintage look!  I was able to color the birds, berries on wreath and ribbon in Cherry Cobbler and the leaves of the wreath in Old Olive using the coloring tool in the My Digital Studio 2.   The sentiment is from Cardinal Christmas Stamp Brush Set.

The main image was layered with Cherry Cobbler Card Stock.  The base card is Early Espresso Card Stock which was embossed using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.  You can see the embossing in this close up.

My Spring Catalog goodies have arrived!  I am so excited and will have cards up in the next couple of days.

If you are a customer of mine, you will be getting your copy of the Spring Catalog this month. 

If you are not a customer and don't have a demonstrator, please e-mail me and request a copy.

One of the good things about being a demonstrator is that you can preorder items from the new catalog before they are available to the general public.  For me, Christmas comes several times a year while I await the preorder goodies! 

And don't forget, if you join Stampin' Up! and my team by 16 December, you will receive a free set of Ink Pads (your choice of collection).   I would love for you to join my team - come see what being a demonstrator is all about!

Thanks for stopping by today

SUPPLIES:

Winter Memories Stamp Brush Set #132850 Cardinal Christmas Stamp Brush Set #123966 Vintage Overlay Stamp Brush Set #121061 My Digital Studio Very Vanilla Card Stock Cherry cobbler Card Stock #119685 Early Espresso Card Stock #119686 Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Big Shot Die Cut Machine

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Postage Due

Hi Stampin' Friends

This card is for my husband's niece's husband who is with the Sheriff's department and was in a car accident.  I used the Postage Due Stamp Brush Set for his card.   I love the vintage look! Don't you? This classic four-piece set will add a touch of class to cards, scrapbook pages, and papercrafting projects of all kinds.  It coordinates with the Postage Stamp Punch.

I have plenty of feminine cards on hand but no masculine cards!  I guess I'll need to start making more of them so that I don't have to make a quick one at the last minute though I am happy with the way this came out.

The sentiment and image was printed out in Midnight Muse (my new favorite color!) on Very Vanilla Card Stock using the My Digital Studio.

It was layered with Midnight Muse Card Stock.  The base card is Crumb Cake Card Stock that was embossed using the Argyle Embossing Folder.

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 SUPPLIES:

Postage Due Stamp Brush Set #12702 My Digital Studio Very Vanilla Card Stock Midnight Muse Card Stock Crumb Cake Card Stock #120953 Argyle Embossing Folder Big Shot Die Cut Machine Designer Buttons, Regals Collection #119744 Linen Thread

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Christmas Lodge

Hi Stampin' Friends

The Christmas Lodge Stamp Brush Set just speaks vintage!

The digital image was printed out using the My Digital Studio on Whisper White Card Stock.  I added Dazzling Diamonds Glitter Glue to add sparkle to the snow on the roof. 

 It was layered with Always Artichoke Card stock and then Silver Glimmer Paper.  The base card is Always Artichoke.  I think I'll make this again and try perhaps Cherry Cobbler Card Stock and the Champaign Glitter Paper.

Note: 

• The only glue I find that works with the Glimmer Paper and card stock is the Tombo Multipurpose Glue. 

If you need any supplies to make this project, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you like, contact me and I'll be more than happy to place your order.

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SUPPLIES: 

Christmas Lodge Stamp Brush Set #125611	My Digital Studio	Whisper White Card Stock
Always Artichoke Card Stock #105119	Silver Glimmer Paper #124005	Dazzling Diamonds #124117
Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Come to Bethlehem

Hi Stampin' Friends

For today's post, I used the Come to Bethlehem Stamp Brush Set.  Not even Ebeneezer Scrooge could resist this four-piece stamp brush set's Old World charms --including a tableau of the Bethlehem-bound wise men as they follow the star in the east. One of Stampin' Up!'s most popular traditional stamp sets, Come to Bethlehem evokes the true spirit of Christmas--and has just the look you need for classically-themed Christmas projects.

I used the Vintage Overlay Stamp Brush Set to give the card a vintage look.  Creating that perfect vintage look is easy with the 13 different overlays available in this brush set--whether you're going for faded or singed, this set has got you covered!

The image was printed out in Early Espresso on Very Vanilla Card Stock.  It was layered with Early Espress Card Stock and then Cherry Cobbler Card Stock.  The base card is Early Espresso Card Stock which was embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.  The ribbon is the 1/2" Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon.  The Antique Brad completes the vintage look.

If you need any supplies to make this card, or for that matter, any card, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or you can contact me at (479) 876-7453 or [email protected] and I'll be more than happy to place the order for you.

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SUPPLIES:

Come To Bethlehem Stamp Brush Set #12396 Vintage Overlay Stamp Brush Set #121061 My Digital Studio Very Vanilla Card Stock Cherry cobbler Card Stock #119685 Early Espresso Card Stock #119686 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon #120992 Antique Brads Sticky Strip #104294 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).

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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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Lovely as a tree

Hi Stampin' Friends

A moment of silence for the Hostess Ding Dong!   I bought a box about a week before I heard the news that the company was closing down and this is the last one from that box.  As you may have heard, the company closed down amid continued financial difficulties.  No more Ding Dongs!

This was one of my favorite snacks to eat with my 3:00 pm coffee break.  I have heard of them selling on Amazon from $39.00 to $99.00 per box but I am not willing to pay that price no matter how much I love them!

For today's card, I used the Lovely As A Tree Stamp Brush Set.  With a variety of trees to choose from, the Lovely As a Tree set offers so many options. Stamp a solitary tree or stamp an image multiple times to create your own forest

The sentiment is from Heard From The Heart Stamp Brush Set.  Nothing beats a kind word spoken from the heart. With the sentiments in this brush set, you can send your sincere wishes and love to someone special.

The image was printed out in Midnight Muse and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter Glue was added to the trees and the ground underneath the trees. 

It was layered over Midnight Muse card Stock, then Silver Glimmer Paper.  The base card is Midnight Muse.  It's quite striking in real life - wish you could see it.

Please note:

Online Extravaganza continues to be a great success!  Unfortunately, due to the excellent response, our inventory on the following item is running low:

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	Sale Price
175	119246	Rhinestone Basic Jewels	$4.95	$3.47

Once this item goes on backorder, it will not begin shipping until the end of January.

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SUPPLIES: 

Lovely As A Tree Stamp Brush Set #125779 Heard From The Heart Stamp Brush Set #118831 My Digital Studio Whisper White Card Stock Midnight Muse Card Stock Silver Glimmer Paper #124005 Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Dimensionals

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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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Sassy Salutations

Hi Stampin' Friends

Hope you are enjoying your fall weekend!  I love driving down the road and seeing what tree leaves have turned - love, love the beautiful colors of fall.

Speaking of fall this card was made using the Orchard Harvest Designer Fabric.  I brought out the mini Janome sewing machine and sewed the fabric and burlap to a layer of Island Indigo Card Stock.

The edges were frayed using the Paper Piercing Tool.  The sentiment is from Sassy Salutations Stamp Brush Set and printed out in Island Indigo on Crumb Cake Card Stock using the MDS2.

If you need any supplies to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Store.  Or if you like, contact me and I'll be more than happy to place your order.

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Nature Hello

Hi Stampin' Friends

I've been playing around the My Digital Studio again.  The background consists of a birdcage from the Nature Stamp Brush Set.  The cute little bird is from the Cheep Talk Stamp Brush Set.

The sentiment is from the Happy Greetings Clear Mount Stamp Set and was stamped on Crumb Cake Card Stock using Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink.

The roses were made using a non-SU die - I wish that Stampin' Up! would make something like this available to us so that I wouldn't feel so guilty every time I use it!  Of course, it doesn't stop me from using it (LOL).  The leaves are from the Bird Punch and were punched out on Always Artichoke Card Stock.  Love this punch because it's so versatile!

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

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Masculine Monday

Hi Stampin' Friends

Hope you had a wonderful weekend!  The Hogs lost yesterday so things were a little down around here.  For my husband, not me!  He's a Hog fan and alumni and he takes his sports seriously!

Today's card was made using Timeless Stamp Brush Set, The Open Sea Stamp Brush Set (for the background) and MDS2.  It's for my best friend's husband, Bob who will be turning 71.  I can't believe I've known him since 1957!

I won't go into details on how I made this card since it is so simple and I don't think directions are necessary.  The only non-SU item is the black embroidery thread.

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French Foliage in love

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Hi Stampin' Friends!

Every autumn, when I see autumn leaves, I think of the song "Autumn Leaves" by Nat King Cole.  That has always been one of my all time favorite songs.  And when I hear Autumn Leaves,  I think of the book, "Bridges of Madison County".  I didn't like the movie but I loooooved the book! 

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 And here is my card for today's post.  I used the French Foliage Clear Mount Stamp Set and the All The Holidays Stamp Brush Set.  

The background was made using the Music Notes Stamp Brush Set and MDS2.  I was able to make the images fade from dark to light (left to right on card) using the opacity tool available in the MDS2. 

 The leaves were stamped in the colors Raspberry Ripple, Early Espresso, More Mustard, Old Olive and Canjun Craze.  The Linen Thread was wrapped around 3 times and then finished off with the gorgeous Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons.

 The sentiment is from the All The Holidays Stamp Brush Set.  I erased the words Peace and Joy from the sentiment using the coloring tool in MDS2.

If you need any supplies to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Store.  Or you can contact me at (479) 876-7453 or rachel@artisticdesignsbyrachel and I'll be more than happy to place the order for you.

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Happy Anniversary

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Hi Stampin' Friends

First of all, Happy 50th Anniversary to Becky & Bobby!  Becky and I have been best friends since 1958 and even though I moved out of state we've stayed in touch.  I'm sorry I will not be in California to celebrate such a important occasion with them.

This is such a simple card that I don't know why I had such a hard time making it.  Maybe it was because it was for such a significant event in my best friend's life. 

 The names on the medium heart and the sentiment Happy 50th Anniversary (inside the card) were made using the My Digital Studio 2 in the color More Mustard and printed on Very Vanilla Card Stock.  It was the closest color to gold and when it printed out, it looked gold! 

The hearts are from the Hearts Collection Framelits Dies.  After they were die cut, I embossed them using the gorgeous new Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder from the Holiday Catalog.  I added Pearls from the Basic Pearls Jewels Accents for a little touch of class.

The roses are from my long lost stash I found when we moved.  I have a lot of them and they are just too pretty to throw away or even give away.  Unless it's on a card! (LOL)

I added two leaves to the left side of the roses just for interest.  I tried making them in a green color but it took away from the simplicity of the card.  The leaves were cut free hand using Paper Snips and then embossed with the Houndstooth Embossing Folder.

The lace is non-SU and also from "stuff" I discovered when we moved.  Again, too pretty to throw or give away.

 

 

 

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