Rachel Stamps

Valentine Treats

Hi Stampin' Friends

Are you ready for Sale-a-Bration? 

WEBSITE COUNTDOWN

 

The My Little Valentine promotion will end on Monday, 21 January 2012.  Purchase the My Little Set and receive the Love Simply Send Kit for FREE!  It's a $7.5 value.

The My Little Valentine stamp Set is available only in clear-mount.

Purchase this stamp set #123002 $9.95 and receive the Seal with Love Simply Sent Kit

#126923 FREE

Monday, 21 January is also the last day to purchase the exclusive Valentine Treat Bundle. This bundle, created specifically for this special offer, contains the brand-new Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (English only) and a package of 1" x 8" cellophane bags.

 #132771 $5.95 - value $7.45

My granddaughter made these valentine treats for her school teachers.

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Hearts a Flutter

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If you've ever wanted to create a fanciful, heart-themed banner or bunting, now's your chance! The Hearts A Flutter eight-piece set is perfect for Valentine's Day--or any day you want to create a project that says  "I love you" to someone special.  It coordinates with the Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies.

This is a case (just changed a couple of things) that I saw last week but I can't remember where - I think it was from some of the pictures of displays from Leadership.  I love how simple yet elegant this card is!

If you need any supplies to complete this card, visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you, send me your list and I'll place the order for you!

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SUPPLIES:

Hearts A Flutter Clear Mount stamp Set #129252 Lovely Little Labels Clear Mount stamp Set #126262 Very Vanilla Card Stock Pretty in Pink Card Stock #100459 Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin' Pad #126955 Hearts A Flutter Framelits Dies #130159 Adoring Accents Embossing Folders #125601 Big Shot Die Cut Machine 5/8" Flower Trim #126869 5/8" Crochet Trim Victoria #118481 Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon #119959 Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon Sticky Strip #104294 Stampin' Dimensionals Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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More More Amore

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today's card features the new gorgeous valentine dsp called More Amor Specialty Designer Series Paper and all time favorite Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set.  This is one of the cards the ladies will be making at stamp camp tomorrow. 

The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set.  This is one of my all time favorite stamp sets - it includes a sentiment for all most every occasion!   After stamping with Real Red Classic Ink,  I die cut it with the Bitty Banners Framelits Dies.

The heart is one of the laser cut hearts in the More Amore Speciality Designer Series Paper.

 

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 SUPPLIES:

Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set #115370 Very Vanilla Card Stock Pool Party Card Stock #122924 More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper #129309 Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad #126949 Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder #129383 Bitty Banners Framelits Di Big Shot Die Cut Machine 5/8" Crochet Trim Victoria #118481

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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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Oh Hello

Hi Stampin' Friends

I'm using Oh Hello Stamp Set for today's card.  Doesn't it just scream Spring?

This set has bold designs and striking patterns. The wow factor is so easy to achieve with this amazing seven-piece set and it coordinates with our Ovals Collection Framelits Dies.

 

 

 

I love the gorgeous new 5/8" Flower Trim in the Spring Catalog.  Its vintage dimensional flowers on strips of tulle.  You can either use them on a strip like I did on this card.  Or you can use them individually like in today's post.

I stamped the sentiment in Indigo Island on Very Vanilla Card Stock.  I love how the words look 3 dimensional.

 

 

 

The designer paper is the Tea for Two Designer Series Paper from the Spring Catalog.  I am going to stock on up this paper - it is so beautiful!

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SUPPLIES:

Oh Hello Clear Mount Stamp Set #130733 Very Vanilla Card Stock So Saffron Card Stock #105118 Island Indigo Card Stock #122923 Tea for Two Designer Series Paper #129311 Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad #126986 Paper Doily Sizzlits Die #125592 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon 5/8" Flower Trim #126869

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My Top Ten Favorites from the Spring Catalog & Blog Candy

Hi Stampin' Friends

The Spring Catalog is live and you can order your products at my Stampin' Store.

1. View the 2013 Spring Catalog (Flash)
2. Spring Catalog (PDF)
3. Stampin' Supplies
4. Spanish Flyer

If you would like a copy of the catalog and don't have a demonstrator, please send me your name, address and telephone number and I'll get one out to you.

My Top Ten Favorites from the Spring catalog:

It was so hard to select only ten items and, if you notice, most of them are embellishments.  For me it's shabby chic heaven! 

1. 5/8" Flower Trim (Page 5)
2. Artisan Embellishments Kit (Page 10)
3. Tea for Two Designer Series Paper (Page 3)
4. Delicate details Lace Tape (Page 3)
5. Two Tone Ribbon (Page 13)
6. Oh Hello Bundle (Page 4)
7. Needlepoint Border (Page 5)
8. Hearts A Flutter Bundle (Page 11)
9. Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack
10. Swallowtail (Page 18)

What is your favorite item from the Spring Catalog?  Leave a comment on any post between now and 7 January 2013 (6:00 pm CST) and I'll select (or rather random.or will select) a lucky winner.  Prize will be something from the catalog but I haven't decided what yet!

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THIS POST WILL STAY AT THE TOP UNTIL 7 JANUARY 2013 BECAUSE IT HAS BLOG CANDY CONTEST RULES.  PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR THE LATEST PROJECTS.

 

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

Click here to to get your free copy!

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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Feeling Sentimental

Hi Stampin' Friends

I have a couple of birthdays coming up so I thought I would get started on making those masculine cards which I find so hard to do.  Too bad my brothers don't like shabby chick cards (LOL).

Please excuse the quality of the photo's lately.  I received a new camera for Christmas and I am awaiting the memory card from Amazon.  I'm using my cell phone to take the pictures and I don't know how to adjust the lighting on it.

I used the Feeling Sentimental Stamp Set (my new favorite!) from the Sale-a-bration Catalog for today's card.  It was stamped on Fan Fair Designer Series Paper with Early Espresso Stampin' Pad.  The edges were sponged with Early Espresso and layered onto Cherry Cobbler Card Stock.  The base card is Early Espresso Card Stock.

 I finished it off with Linen Thread and a button from the Regal Collection Designer Buttons.

If you need any supplies, please let me know  - I would love to be your demonstrator!  Just click on the upper right hand corner to visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.

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SUPPLIES

Fan Fair Designer Series Paper #126918 Very Vanilla Card Stock Early Espresso Card Stock #119686 Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad #12697 Color Spritzer Tool Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers #119703 Designer Buttons, Regals Collection #119744 Linen Thread Mini Glue Dots #103683

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More Amore - Sneak Peek

Hi Stampin' Friends

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and were able to spend it with your loved ones.  We had a lovely Christmas - my son-in-law who is a chef made tamales and they were delicious - even better than the ones I have made in the past.  Thanks David!

I've been playing around with some of the new goodies from the Spring Catalog.  This is the best catalog ever!  It has everything I like in a card which is shabby chic and vintage.

If you are a customer of mine and have not received your copy of the Spring Catalog, please let me know and I'll get one out to you.  If you do not have a demonstrator and would like a catalog, please request a copy at [email protected].

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SUPPLIES: 

• Heart from the More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper (129309) Page 10 
• Love Ticket from the Atisan Embellishments Kit (129328) Page 10
• Background from the Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack (129312) Page 16

Very Vanilla Card Stock Paper Doily Sizzlits Die #125592 Big Shot Die Cut Machine 5/8" Crochet Trim Victoria #118481 Rose Red 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon #121884

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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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Vintage Verses - Sneak Peek

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today's card features the Vintage Verses Stamp Set from the Sale-a-bration Catalog. 

I don't know if you can see it in the picture, but I embossed the Pink Pirouette Card Stock on one half (right side) with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and on the left side, I used the new Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder from the Spring Catalog.

I also used the new gorgeous silk smooth  Two Tone Ribbon (Pink Pirouette/Rose Red) from page 13 of the Spring Catalog on the card. I love this new ribbon!

In fact, I absolutely love all the shabby chic embellishments in the Spring Catalog.  I hope that they are all carried in the new 2013/2014 Annual catalog.

If you need any Stampin' Up! supplies, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or you may contact me at [email protected] or (479) 876-7453 and I'll be more than happy to place your order.

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SUPPLIES:

Stamp Set:  Vintage Verses (W 129633) (C 129636)

Accessories: Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder (129383), Two Tone Ribbon (129294) 

Very Vanilla Card Stock Early Espresso Card Stock #119686 Pink Pirouette Card Stock Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad #12697 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Labels Collection Framelits Basic Pearls Jewels Accents

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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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Simply Scred Borders Scoring Plate

Hi Stampin' Friends

Y0u’ve been really good this year why not ask Santa for a Stampin’ UP! Gift certificate available from me so that you can indulge yourself after Christmas with amazing new product from Stampin’UP!  I's the awesome scored borders and patterns.  Two piece plate and overlay which fits over the Simply Scored scoring tool from page 181 of the annual catalog..

Check this video out from You Tube – Stampin’ UP! has tons of techniques and product videos and this is one of the latest.  It will be available January 3, 2012 when the 2013 Spring Catalog comes out (Item #126192).

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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)

 

The New Stampin' Trimmer

Hi Stampin' Friends

I love my new Stampin' Trimmer.  So many things I like about it!   Have you ever thought you were getting a straight cut, but it turned out to be bowed? The new handles and cutting track are so stable, your cuts will be perfectly straight!

So many features of this tool make it the best on the market. The precision tip on the cutting blade allows you to pinpoint precisely where you're cutting. The handle shows you exactly where the blade will cut, making it easy to see exactly where your cuts and scores will begin and end.  And, with the specially-designed insertion point, the handles snap into the track easily without bending or bowing the track itself-which helps to keep the track straight and rigid.

Watch the Stampin' Up! video to see what an amazing tool this is.

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Simply Sunday - meets Sassy Salutations

Hi Stampin' Friends

Hope you had a wonderful weekend.  We had a pleasant one with temperatures in the 90's - can you believe 90's is comfortable?  After 3 digital temperatures, it  really is!

I've been playing around with MDS 2 (downloaded the trial version) and decided to make this card for Simple Sunday.  It really was an quick and easy card to make.

I used the Sassy Salutation Stamp Brush Set.  I love this set - it's full of occasions verses in a fun font!

I used the Hexagon Punch - Digital Download.  First I aligned all the hexagons and then filled them in with the different pattern paper.

I took a snapshot of the MDS screen so you could see how easy it was.

1.  Select hexagon

2.  Right side of menu under punches, select fill pattern papr

3.  Select designer series paper and click on it.  It fills in the hexagon.

Some of the items I used to make this card:

Sassy Salutations Stamp Brush Set #130860

MDS 2 Trial Versions #130910

Hexagon Punch Digital Download 130924

Baja Breeze Patterns Designer Series Paper 124038

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From My Heart

Hi Stampin' Friends

For today's card, I decided to use the From My Heart Stamp Set again. 

I love this set because it is so reminiscent of Victorian apothecary labels.  This exquisitely designed eight-piece set is a must-have for those who covet that vintage look. Clever sentiments and intricate designs combine to make this a stamp set you'll want to use again and again. Coordinates with the Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack and the Labels Collection Framelits Dies.

 

Have you ever worked on a card and it did not turn out as you thought it would.  That's what happened with this card.  I had all kinds of thoughts/ideas in my head and kept trying different embellishments.

First of all, I brayered the Natural Composition Specialy Designer Series Paper with a brayer and the Midnight Muse Classic Stampin' Pad and then wiped it with a kleenix.  The paper has glossy raised floral patterns which resisted the ink.

Then I tried adding some paper roses made from the 2 3/8" Scallop Circle.  Nope, that wasn't the look I was going for.

I next tried adding a scrunchy bow using the Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, our new gorgeous Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons and a Pearl.  Nope, didn't like that either!

Finally settled on the Crumb Cake 1/2" Seam Binding and some crochet trim on Crumb Cake Card stock.  Used the Adoring Accents Edgelits on the bottom and added the pearls for a touch of class! Voila! Loved it!  What do you think?

If you need any supplies to make this card, visit my Stampin' Store.

Major Card Ingredients:

From My Heart (W 126555) (C 126557)

Natural Composition Speciality Designer Series Paper (126917)

Adoring Accents Edgelits #125595

 

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From My Heart

Hi Stampin' Friends

I am having so much fun playing with my new toys.  I think that the From My Heart Stamp Set will become one of my favorites and "go to" stamp sets.  Reminiscent of Victorian apothecary labels, this exquisitely designed eight-piece set is a must-have for those who covet that vintage look. Clever sentiments and intricate designs combine to make this a stamp set you'll want to use again and again. Coordinates with the Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack and the Labels Collection Framelits Dies.

The sentiment was stamped on Very Vanilla Card Stock using the new Raspberry Ripple Classic Stampin' Pad.  Have you tried the new firm foam stampin' pads?  They are awesome and should be on everyone "must have" list.  A layer of  Raspberry Ripple Card Stock (yummy color!) was embossed using the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder and added to the base card (Creamy Confetti Card Stock (retired)).  The leaves are from the Bird Builder Punch using Old Olive Card Stock.  

If you need any supplies to make this card, call me at (479) 876-7453, [email protected] or visit my Stampin' Store

Here's what I used:

From the Heart (W 126555) (C126557)

Framed Tulips Embossing Folder #121809

Labels Collection Framelits #125598

Builder Bird Punch #117191

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Countryside

Hi Stampin' Friends

Ooooh My Gosh!  I am so sorry, I forgot to announce the winner of the $25.00 gift certificate!  I used Random.org to determine the winner and the winner is (drum roll, please........) Sanwanya Moser.  Sanwanya, please let me know what you would like from the new catalog and I'll place the order for you!

It's time for a manly card!  Today's post features the nostalgic Countryside Clear Mount Stamp Set.  Love this set and the images  make you think of times gone by.

The image was stamped on Very Vanilla Card stock with the Midnight Muse Stampin Ink Pad.  This new in-color is turning out to be my favorite and I love, love the new style firm foam ink pads.  They provide better ink coverage on the stamps!  I lightly colored in the grass with the Gumball Green Stampin' Write Marker.  The image was layered with Gumball Green Card Stock and then embossed using Square Lattic Folder.

I used a button from the Regals Designer Buttons Collection for an accent.  The ribbon is the retired Night of Navy 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.  I just cut an 1/8" striped of ribbon to tie onthe button.

The pattern background is from the Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper.  It was cut into 3 strips and layered onto the base card (Gumball Green Card Stock).

If you need any supplies to make this card or any other card, just let me know!

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 Supplies:

• Stamp:  Countryside (W 116998) (C 120495)
• Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Gumball Green Card Stock (126840), Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper (126898)
• Ink:  Midnight Muse Stampin' Pad (126860)
• Accessories:  Big shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Square Lattic Embossing Folder (119976), Gumball Green Stampin' Write Marker (126856), Regals Designer Buttons (119744), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

The New Stampin' Up! Catalog is finally here!

Hi Stampin' Friends!

You have been waiting patiently for launch of the new Stampin' Up! 2012-2013 Annual Catalog and the time has finally arrived!

View the 2012-2013 annual catalog online (Flash)

Stampin' Supplies List

I LOVE the new clean, look of the catalog along with sophisticated samples and photography throughout. There are many new stamp sets to choose from and accessories to die for!

Click here to place your order now.  Or e-mail me at [email protected] or call me at (479) 876-7453 and I'll take care of it for you!

I've placed my order today and anxiously awaiting my shipment.  Yes, I did pay for two day shipping because I wanted to make sure they were here in time for the New Catalog Party.

Speaking of New Catalog Party, if you plan to attend and haven't sent in your RSVP, please do so ASAP.  I want to make sure I have enough food, card kits, etc for everyone.

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