Rachel Stamps

All Dressed Up!

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I had so much fun making this card - felt like a little girl playing with paper dolls!  I used the Dressed Up Framelits die to die cut the dress using the Tea for Two Designer Series Paper.  The polka dot dress reminds me if the 1950's - I remember having a polka dot dress but it was navy blue with white polka dots.

The inspiration for this card came from Pinterest.  I love that site, I could get lost and lose so many hours surfing that site!

The button and ribbon is part of Sale-a-bration's Sycamore Street's Ribbon Pack and the sentiment is from the Petite Pairs Clear Mount Stamp Set.  The base card is Calypso Coral Card Stock - did you know this color is retiring?  I use this color a lot when I use the Tea for Two DSP but they are both going away this May so grab the colors before they are gone!

The ladies at my Big Shot class scheduled for Monday, 29 April 2013 will be making this card the card found here.

I made a mistake when I put this card together.  Can you guess what it is?  I didn't even notice it until I took the picture and was adding it to this blog.  Oh well!

If you need any supplies, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service and a chance to win free merchandise if you use the Hostess Code 7H4NPKMY

Thanks for stopping by today!

SUPPLIES:

Petite Pairs Stamp Set	Naturals Ivory 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock #101849	Calypso Coral Card Stock #122925	Chocolate Chip Card Stock #102128
Tea for Two Designer Series Paper #129311	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad #126983	Dress Up Framelits Dies #130101	Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Scallop Trim Border Punch	Basic Pearls Jewels Accents	Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue	Linen Thread

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Blooming with Kindness

 Hi Stampin' Friends

The stunning Blooming with Kindness six-piece stamp set gives you plenty of options for sending your best regards. Includes expressions of support, gratitude, and even birthday wishes. Or use the floral image as a breathtaking focal point for your next scrapbook page!

This card is for my cousin whose birthday is in April - I am way ahead of the game in this case!  Usually I'm making them at the last minute (LOL).

I colored in the flower image using Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Markers.  I then lightly spritzed it with water to give it a soft look.   If you look closely you can see where it's darker in some places and lightly in other places.  That's from the spritizing.

The background was embossed using the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder from the Holiday Catalog and it's still available.  The pattern paper is the First Edition Specialty Design Series Paper and  which was punched on the left edge of the DSP with the Eyelet Border Punch (retired).   The gorgeous, gorgeous lace is from the Artisan Embellishments Kit from the Spring Catalog.  Did I say it was gorgeous?

I recently learned that it's easier to attach the lace if you use Sticky Strip.  I was using Tombo Multi-purpose Glue and it would go all over the place (too messy) though I do use it to adhere the card stock together.  But the Sticky Strip is so much better for the lace!

If you need any supplies to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or you can send me your wish list and I'll be more than happy to place the order for you.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

SUPPLIES:

Blooming With Kindness Clear Mount Stamp Set #126422	Very Vanilla Card Stock	Calypso Coral Card Stock #122925	First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper #121878	Artisan Embellishments Kit #129328
Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder	Big Shot Die Cut Machine	2011 In Color Stampin Write Markers #123002	Stampin' Dimensionals	Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue
Sticky Strip #104294

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Amazing Family

Hi Stampin' Friends

Hope you had a wonderful weekend and happy belated St Patrick's Day!  My Husband and I had our first date (Lunch at the Shadows!) on St Patrick's Day a long, long, long time ago!  We dated briefly before moving on and marrying other people but then we found each other again.   Our life together was meant to be!

The Amazing Family Clear Mount Stamp Set is very vintage and on trend.   It is so versatile--and perfect for both Mother's and Father's Day.   It coordinates with the Amazing Accent Stampin' Around Standard Wheel.

This started out as a spring like card but then I discovered I do not have "yellow" card stock in my supplies!  I usually add items to my supply list before I run out but in this case I forgot.   I always think of spring when I come across a black and white card with a "yellow" pop of color and since this weekend was gorgeous, I wanted to make a "spring" card.  But since I didn't have yellow card stock, I decided to use red card stock.  The red color gives the card a more formal look.  What do you think.

Maybe I'll make the same card but with a yellow accent to see which one I like the best.  Well, I better add So Saffron, Daffodil Delight and Summer Starfruit to my list before I forget.

The flowers and ribbon are non SU.

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

Thanks for Stopping by today!

SUPPLIES:

Amazing Family Clear Mount Stamp Set #129192	Naturals White Card Stock	Basic Black Card Stock	Real Red Card Stock #102482
Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die #123128	Basic Black Classic Ink Pad	Labels Collection Framelits	Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Best of Flowers

Hi Stampin' Friends

Stampin' Up! is bringing back some of your favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will be released - one set per month - during 2013.  Best of Flowers Stamp Set is the 3rd release for the year.

I love, love the bouquet of flowers image in the stamp set.  It was stamped with Versarmark on Watercolor Paper.  I then added Early Espresso Stampin' Emboss Powder and set with the Heat Tool.

I colored in the image using Pink Pirouette, So Saffron and Perfect Plum for the flowers and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers for the stem and leaves.

The background (Fan Fair Designer Series Paper) was embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and layered onto Naturals White Card Stock (base card).

The gorgeous lace ribbon is from the Artisan Embellishments Kit.  It's a good thing I ordered several kits because I've used a lot of the lace ribbon from these kits.  I sure hope they carry it as a separate item in the annual catalog.

If you need any supplies to make this card or any other project, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or I'll be more than happy to order any supplies for you - just send me your list.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 SUPPLIES:

Best of Flowers Clear Mount Stamp Set #133342	6 X 9 Watercolor Paper #122959	Naturals White Card Stock	So Saffron Card Stock #105118	Fan Fair Designer Series Paper #126918
VersaMark Ink Pad	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad #126975	Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175	Big Shot Die Cut Machine	Heat Tool
Stampin' Emboss Powder Early Espresso #128980	Basic Pearls Jewels Accents	Stampin' Dimensionals	Stamping Sponges #101601	Artisan Embellishments Kit #129328
So Saffron 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon #122982	Perfect Plum 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon #122987	Pink Pirouette 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon #122981

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Everybunny

Hi Stampin' Friends

This has to be one of the cutest stamp sets in the annual catalog.  It's called Everybunny and I love all the animal images in it.  It has four fluffy bunnies, three matching mushrooms, two cute chicks, and one egg-stra special egg plant.

The bunny image was stamped on Watercolor Paper with Jet Black Stazon. I then colored in the image with an aqua painter and Marina Mist, Soft Suede, Pretty in Pink and Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pads.

To get the top die cut, I used the Labels Collection Framelits and only fed the watercolor paper through the Big Shot about 1/4 of the way.  Then I reversed it.  I then cut the sides and bottom out with my amazing new trimmer!

The smooth & sassy Marina Mist 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon is from the Spring Catalog.

If you need any supplies to make this card or if you need anything at all, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service and don't forget everyone who orders online will receive my free monthly tutorial available next week.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

SUPPLIES:

Everybunny Clear Mount Stamp Set #122707 6 X 9 Watercolor Paper #122959 Naturals White Card Stock Marina Mist Card Stock #119682 Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - 2011 In Color # 122384 Jet Black Stazon Pad #101406 Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad #126953 Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad #12697 Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin' Pad #126955 Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad #126962 Aqua Painter #103954 Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder Labels Collection Framelits Big Shot Die Cut Machine Marina Mist 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon #129292 Basic Pearls Jewels Accents Stampin' Dimensionals

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Vintage Verses

Hi Stampin' Friends

Punxsutawney's Phil predicts spring will come early this year.  So let's celebrate with a spring like card featuring the Vintage Verses Clear Mount Stamp Set available only during Sale-a-bration.  Coordinates beautifully with the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper.

The base card is Island Indigo Card Stock and the doily is from the Artisan Embellishments Kit from the Spring Catalog.

The roses are still part of the stash I discovered when we moved last year and the Olive Satin String Leaves I ordered from an online store.

The sentiment is from the Vintage Verses Clear Mount stamp Set and was stamped on Whisper White Card with Island Ingo Classic ink.  It was then die cut using the Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies.

If you need any supplies to make this card, please contact me and I'll be more than happy to palce the order for you.  Or you can visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

SUPPLIES:

Twitterpated Designer Series Paper Whisper White Card Stock Artisan Embellishments Kit #129328 Island Indigo Card Stock #122923 Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies Big Shot Die Cut Machine Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad #126986 Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Feels Good

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today's card features the Feels Good Clear Mount Stamp Set from the Spring catalog.  Bring a little sunshine to those you love with these "feel good" sayings.  My favorite one in this set is the "Friend" sentiment which I used below.

 Th dsp is from the Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack on Page 16 of the Spring catalog.  The dsp layered with Very Vanilla Card Stock was was embossed with Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.  The base card is Raspberry Ripple Card Stock.

I made the flowers using the Boho Blossom Punch.  I added a small dab of Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Diamonds Glitter Glue to the center of the flower.

The sentiment was stamped with Raspberry Ripple Classic Ink on Very vanilla Card Stock and then die cut with the Labels Collection Framelits.

SALE-A-BRATION is only six days away!  Have you completed your wish list?  What is the favorite item from the Sale-a-bration Catalog?

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 SUPPLIES

Feels Good Clear Mount stamp set #129684 Very Vanilla Card Stock Raspberry Ripple Card Stock #126842 Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack #129312 Raspberry Ripple Classic Ink Pad #126859 Labels Collection Framelits Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon Rose Red 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon #121884 Boho Blossoms Punch #119858 Stampin' Dimensionals Cherry cobbler Dazzling Details #12558

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Happy 50th Anniversary!

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today's card is for a very dear friend, Diana, that I've known since high school.  The card is for her and Wayne's 50th wedding anniversary.

I decided to break open the Artisan Embellishment Kit from the spring Catalog and use the abolutely gorgeous lace that's in it.  It's the most beautiful lace that Stampin' Up! has every offered (that I know of) and I absolutely, unconditionally, categorically, totally, love it!

I also used the flowers from the 5/8" flower trim.  I sponged them lightly on the ends with Soft Suede Classic Ink.  The leaves, from the bird punch, were also sponged on the ends with Soft Suede Classic Ink.

The background is Very Vanilla Card Stock which was embossed using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and then layered on Brushed Gold Card Stock.

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

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 

SUPPLIES:

Very Vanilla Card Stock Brushed Gold Card Stock #102935 My Digital Studio Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad #12697 Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Artisan Embellishments Kit #129328 5/8" Flower Trim #126869 Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue Bird Punch #117191 Stampin' Dimensionals Stamping Sponges #101601

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Beautiful Birthday and blog candy winner

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today's cards features the single stamp called Beautiful Birthday.  Sometimes all you need is a sweet and simple birthday stamp--and this is it! Use it to make cards in advance--so you're always ready with handmade birthday greetings for those you love.

I used the Mojo Monday sketch for this card and it was so much easier using a premade sketch than to try and figure out what looks good.   Do you know of any other blogs that have sketches?

The background paper is from the Spring Catalog and is called Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack.  I used one of the flowers from the 5/8" Flower Trim.  This is quickly becoming one of my favorite accessories - love the dimensional flowers.

The leaves are from the Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack and were punched out using the Bird Punch.

BLOG CANDY WINNER:

Random.org selected the following winner for an accessory from the Spring Catalog:

Linda
White ([email protected]) has left you a comment:

That is hard to just pick one. I love the lace tape but I am seeing lots of DP that is pretty awesome also. The secret garden bundle looks neat too.

Linda - please send me your address and I'll get the lace tape out to you.

Thanks to everyone who submitted comments.  I also found it hard to select one because so many fit my style of stamping.  I have to absolutely say that this is my favorite catalog ever!

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

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 SUPPLIES:

Beautiful Birthday Single Stamp #125562 Very Vanilla Card Stock Midnight Muse Card Stock Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack #129312 Gumball Green Stampin' Ink Pad #12686 Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder Big Shot Die Cut Machine Bird Punch #117191 2 1/2" Circle Punch #120906 5/8" Crochet Trim Victoria #118481 5/8" Flower Trim #126869

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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!

Thanks for stopping by today

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!

Thanks for Stopping by today!

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.

 

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.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 

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.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 

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

Hi Stampin' Friends

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.

Thanks for stopping by today

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!

Thanks for stopping by today

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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Adios Beau Chateau!

Hi Stampin' Friends

I love, love the Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper and decided to use it for today's card.  I'll miss it but I am sure that Stampin' Up! will have some equally gorgeous new DSP for us to drool over!  Even though the coordinated color, Marina Mist, was listed in the catalog, I decided to use Baja Breeze because it seem to match a lot better.

The pearls are from the "hidden treasurers" I found while moving back in March as are the flowers.  The sentiment was printed out using the My Digital Studio - I love using this for sentiment because I can make them as personal as I want for my cards.

Wouldn't you love to have $25.00 to spend on the new goodies from the catalog coming out on 1 June 2012?  If you make a purchase from me or my Stampin' Store for the month of May, you name will be automatically entered into the contest for the $25.00 gift certificate.  A drawing will be held on 1 June 2012 and winner announce on my blog.

If you love this DSP as much as I do, order it ASAP before it's gone forever!  This is  on the accessories list, so that means when it's gone, it's gone!

Here's the retired accessory list updated as of 3 May 2012

Download 2012 Retired Accessory List updated 3 May 2012

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Supplies:

Paper:  Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper (122357), Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Baja Breeze Card Stock (111352)

Accessories:  Baja Breeze Stampin' Write Maker (129065), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Framelits Labels Collection (125598), Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120175), My Digital Studio (118108), Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (122331), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683)

Last Day to Order

Hi Stampin' Friends

Monday, 30 April 2012 is the last day to order from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I loved so many stamp sets and accessories from that catalog and I hope that they all make it into the big catalog (or at least my favorites!). 

If you want to be sure you get your favorites and not chance that it may make it into the big catalog, buy it today before it's too late!  Contact me at [email protected], or (479) 876-7453 or order online at my Stampin' Store.

Here's a couple of cards I've made over the last 4 months:

Framelits - Hearts Collection

Take it To Heart Stamp Set

PS I Love You

Tea Shoppe Stamp Brush Set

Rue Des Fleurs

Framelits Hearts Collection and Adoring Accents Edgelits Dies

Paper Doily Large Sizzlits Die

Paper Doily

Framelits - Labels Collection

Apothecary Jar

 

 Loved Ones Stamp Set

You're my Type Stamp Brush Set

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Adios Take it to Heart or maybe not!

Hi Stampin' Friends

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!  Today's post features the Take it to Heart Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini.  I hope this one makes into the big catalog - keeping my fingers crossed!

You know when looking for ideas on cards, you don't have to go any further than the big catalog or even the mini catalogs.  This card was inspired by the Take it to Heart card on page 15 of the Occasions Mini.  I just tweeked it a little to make it my own.  I love the way it came out - what do you think?

And speaking of Occasions Mini - Monday (30 April 2013) is the last day to order from the mini catalog.  So if you want to make sure you get this stamp set or any of the other products listed in there, better order them now than take a chance they may make it into the big catalog.  I can place your order ([email protected]) or (479) 876-7453 or you can  use my Stampin' Store.

Thanks for stopping by today

 Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Take it to Heart (W 125520) (C 125522), Loving Thoughts (W 125843) (C 125845)
• Paper:  Whisper White Card Stock, Crumb Cake Card Stock, Baja Breeze Card Stock
• Ink:  Basic Black Classic Ink Pad, Blushing Bride Classic Ink Pad, Baja Breeze Classic Ink Pad, Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink Pad, Crumb Cake Classic ink Pad
• Accessories:  Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Hearts Collection Framelits Dies (125599), Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120175), Stripes Textured Impresions Embossing Folder  (123128), Lace Ribbon Border (122362), Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (122331), Victgoria 5/8" Crochet Trim (118481), Vintage Trinkets (118764),  Blender Pens (102845), Jewels Basic Pearls (119247), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Adios Rue De Fleurs or maybe not!

Hi Stampers

Today's card features the Rue De Fleurs Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini catalog.  It may or may not make it into the big catalog but I sure hope it does!

But if you want to make sure to get this stamp set, you have until 30 April 2012 to purchase it.  It really is a beautiufl stamp set and if you are looking for a unique way to convey your appreciation, this splendid, Victorian-inspired eight-piece set has everything you need to express gratitude with unconventional humor and wit! Coordinates with the sumptuously feminine Attic Boutique product suite.

This is one of the cards the Ladies will be making at the May Stamp Camp which is schedule for:

11 May 2012 (Friday)

• 12:00 to 2:00 pm
• My Home
• Light Refreshments
• Cost:  $22.00

Must RSVP by 1 May 2012 so that I will have plenty of time to order supplies.  If you pay at the door or after 1 May 2012, the cost is $24.00 

Cost

by 1 May 2012 $22.00 USD after 1 May 2012 $22.00 USD

Thanks for stopping by today

 Supplies:

I'll have the supply list for all the cards after the class on 11 May 2012.