Rachel Stamps

Technique Thursday - Piercing Pattern

 Hi Stampin' Friends

I don't have a card for you today and thought I would show you a neat technique from the Stampin' Up! website.

Are you a fan of our paper-piercing tools? I know I am. I love that the templates are a quick and accurate way to add a bit of pattern and texture, and that they are designed to coordinate with so many of our punches and Framelits Dies.

The Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack has all of the basics. I used the template with the straight lines and the scallops to make my project, but I didn’t want just straight lines or scallops. I wanted the background of my card to be circles. 

I could have used the template with the circles on it, but that would have been tedious and a bit more difficult getting the same circle lined up over and over again. Instead, I used the biggest scallop to make my circles.

Here’s how I did it:

1. Draw a line down the center of your cardstock with a pencil, then line up the holes at the tips of the scallop along the line and pierce the scallop.

 2. Rotate your paper 180 degrees and line up the scallop on the template with the pierced scallop on your paper. Pierce the scallop to complete the circles.



 3. Line up the pierced holes with the template as shown above and pierce the scallop to start the next row of circles. Rotate your paper 180 degrees again and line up the template as shown in step 2. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you’ve filled the entire piece of cardstock with pierced circles.



4. Your cardstock should look like this when you’re done. Erase your pencil line and attach it to a card base; embellish your project as desired.

Have you created any other patterns with the piercing templates? Share a link to your projects. I’d love to see what you’ve been creating!

Melody H.
Concept Artist

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26 new Occasions categories for our downloads

Hi Stampin' Friends

Stampin' Up! has a surprise in store for you today, and by "in store" we mean "in the online store." They have added 26 new Occasions categories for downloads including party, family, home décor, and sports

Party	Wedding	Baby	Family
Vacation & Travel	Sports	School & Graduation	Friends
Christmas	Hanukkah	New Year’s	Valentine's Day
St. Patrick's Day	Easter	Mother's Day	Father's Day
Halloween	Autumn & Thanksgiving	Winter	Spring & Summer
Home Décor	Patriotic	Outdoors	Alphabets & Numbers
Masculine	Office & Labels

Happy Birthday to my best friend Becky

Hi Stampin' Friends

It seems like such a long time since I've posted a card!  I made this card for my best friend Becky but couldn't share it before I gave it to her.

The card show cases the Artisan Embellishments Kit which did not make it into the new catalog.  I will have to stock up on this kit because I love using it for my cards.  The leaves are the the Bird Punch.

The top layered was embossed using the Simply Scored Diaganol Plate #125586.  The embossed image above the Happy Birthday is from the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder which is retiring this month (whaaaaaaa).   

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Every morning I spend a couple of hours working on my business and my granddaughter plays on her computer while I'm working.  The room we are in is my son-in-law Gary's "man cave".  We are sitting at the bar.

This is the outside I see when working at the computer - not a bad place to work!   If it wasn't so hazy outside, you could see the ocean and the Channel Islands.  Hmmmmmmm, maybe they will let me move in!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

Perfectly Penned - Clear-Mount Stamp #122892	Naturals Ivory 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock #101849	Primrose Petals Classic Stampin' Pad #126858	Artisan Embellishments Kit #129328	Simply Scored Diagonal Plate #125586
Simply Scored #122334	Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175	Big Shot Die Cut Machine	Bird Punch #117191

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Saying Goodbye to Elements of Style

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This was is where I sit when I'm not walking around taking pictures of the beautiful Clevenger Paradise!

Elements of Style was and continues to be a favorite of mine because the roses in the stamp set.  I am sorry to see this set go.  Which stamp set are you sorry to see go?

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

Replete with refined images of vintage blooms, birds, and flourishes, our Elements of Style set couldn’t be more aptly named. With a little something of everything graceful, you’ll find yourself pulling this set out regularly for an elegant background.

 

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Goodbye to Greeting Card Kids

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Greeting Card Kids is on the retiring list.  The cutesy images in this set seem to jump right off the pages of vintage storybooks. You can recreate the mood of those preciously precocious little ones on several different projects. Imagine the uniquely sweet vintage Valentine, Halloween, and Christmas

As you can tell, I loved using this set and will be sorry to see it go.  

 

Day 3 and 20% off your order

Hi Stampin' Friends

The day was beautiful!  We took a stroll at Ventura Harbor and then had lunch at a bb place.

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20% Off Special

As you know, I'm in California to celebrate my birthday.  And because I appreciate you all so much, I am offering 20% off your total order during the period 10 - 18 May 2013.  

Place your online order during this period and use Hostess Code QUTKNGC3 and your name will be entered into a drawing for Hostess benefits.  Amount of benefits will depend on how large the total workshp order is but it will be at least $25.00 in benefits.

• Once you place your order, it will be shipped directly to you.
• You can add-on current, sale, new arrivals and clearance merchandise too.  Make your list for your favorites and get them before they are gone, gone, gone!
• If your order is more than $150, do not use the Hostess Code because you are entitled to your own hostess benefits.
• This applies to online orders only!

I will reimburse you when I return from my trip (after 25 May 2013) for the 20%.  I can reimburse you via:

1. check
2. paypal
3. or 20% off your first order from the new catalog.  

BONUS!  If you choose the 3rd option, you will receive free shipping in addtion to the 20% off!  

HOW to enter the HOSTESS CODE while shopping: 

1. Order Online HERE
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5. At anytime before checking out, you'll need to apply the HOSTESS CODE QUTKNGC3 
6. Don't forget to click the "APPLY" button
7. Complete your shopping

Then check out! 

Thanks for stopping by today!

~~Rachel

 

Trip to California

Hi Stampin' Friends

After two days of driving, we are finally in California.  We drove as far as Grant, NM the first day and arrived in Ventura the 2nd day.

We always stop at Joseph's to eat their delicious mexican food in Santa Rose on our way to California.  It's been a tradition for the last twenty years.

 

After two days and about 12 hour drive time each day, we are finally in Ventura, CA.  Our hotel is right on the beach - beautiful view of Ventura Beach

We are in California to celebrate my 70th birthday.  I can't believe I am 70 years old!  While I am gone, I will have a special promotion and will announce it tomorrow night on this blog.

In case you are wondering why I have my granddaughter, Rachel, with me on thsi trip - it's because there are four Rachel's in our immediate family and we are going to take a picture this coming week.  My Aunt Rachel is 85 and I think it's time to take that group picture!

Stay tuned for the special!

Thanks for stopping by today

~~Rachel

Sneak Peek - Simply Sketched

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Today's card features the Hostess Set called Simply Sketched Clear Mount Stamp Set.  It will be available in June with the new catalog.

The paper is called Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper available in June 2013.  I love the gorgeous bright colors in this DSP.

Saying goodbye to:

• Island Indigo 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon #122974
• Scallop Squares Duo Bigz #120903
• Color Spritzer Tool #107066
• 3/16 Subltes Brads #119738

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Goodbye Fan Fair

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I cased this card from Regina BD off of splitcoaststampers.  Usually I am inspired by a card and don't copy exactly as is but change things around to make it my own.  In this case, I copied it to the last detail - that's how much I loved this card!  I kept trying to change it but it just didn't look as good as the original. Thanks Regina for the inspiration!

If you case a card from someone, do you usually copy as is? Or do you change it to make it your own.

The focus is on the Fan Fair Designer Series Paper.  It was layered with More Mustard Card Stock and the base card is Island Indigo Card Stock - both are retiring this month.

Somehow the Vintage Faceted Designer Button got lost in the flowers from the 5/8" Flower Trim.

The sentiment, from the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set, was stamped with Island Indigo Ink on a scrap piece of Fan Fair Designer Series Paper and  die cut using the Itty Bitty Banners Framelights. 

The button was attached to the card using embroidery thread.  I usually try and do this because in the past, the buttons have fallen off even when I use the MiniGlue Dots or Tombo Adhesive.

If you would like to order any supplies to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service and a chance to win free merchandise - use Hostess Code 7H4NPKMY

Thanks for stopping by today!

SUPPLIES:

Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set #115370	Island Indigo Card Stock #122923	More Mustard Card Stock #100946	Fan Fair Designer Series Paper #126918	Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad #126986
Artisan Embellishments Kit #129328	Lots Of Tags Stampin' Up! Sizzlits 4-Pack Dies #114508	Bitty Banners Framelits Di	Big Shot Die Cut Machine	Scallop Edge Border Punch
Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons	5/8" Flower Trim #126869	Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue	Sticky Strip #104294	Stampin' Dimensionals

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New Digital Downloads

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 Another week. Another set of awesome artwork (including a FREEBIE).  Be sure to check out the newest downloads and then get ready for the BIG sale starting on 1 May 2013 - 25% off tons of digital downloads and print products. Wahoo! Time to get downloading and designing. 

Try out the My Digital Studio FREE for 30 days.  Click here to get your copy!

Be Yourself May Kit - Digital Download # 133426	FREE!! - Be Yourself May Wallpaper - Digital Download 133427
Designer Typeset Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download #134597	Hello World Ensemble - Digital Download # 133528

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Blooming Bouquet

Hi Stampin' Friends

Mother's Day. Teacher appreciation. Just because. Say thank you with this no-maintenance bouquet. There's no watering, no weeding—just enjoying.

KIT CONTAINS:

• 2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12 x 12 card stock, makes 13 flowers using Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight and Rich Razzleberry.
• 13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
• 13 Green Floral Wire stems

Adhesive not included (glue gun recommended)

Order your box of “FUN” today

- Item #134542  $12.95

 

Retired Items No Longer Available

Hi Ladies

I cannot emphasize this enough but if you want or are thinking about getting something from the retiring accessories list, order now and if you order online at my Stampin' Store, be sure and use the Hostess Code 7H4NPKMY so that your name is entered into the drawing for free merchandise.

A customer e-mailed me with her list of what she wanted from the retiring list and all the reinker' she wanted are no longer available.

I've attached the list of items no longer available just in case they are on your "wish list":

Download Products no longer Available 28 April 2013

Thanks

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!

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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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Fantastic offer!

Hi Stampin' Friends

My copy of the new catalog arrived today and I am sooooooo excited about all the new products!  I also received some of the preorder items and will have cards up next week using those items.

I signed up in May 2004 about one month after attending a Stampin' Up! party.   I fell head over heels for for their paper, stamps and ink - everything coordinated.  The starter kit (not nearly as custom as it is now and twice as much) was just the beginning.

After purchasing my kit and becoming part of Stampin' Up!, I discovered a lot more.  I found myself becoming a better paper crafting artist because I had access to exclusive resources (videos, samples on Stampin' Connection, Stampin' Success Magazine, Stampin' Up! events and much more).  One of my favorite perks was that I could see and pre-order new products before a catalog was released.  

Almost 10 years later, I have a thriving Stampin' Up! business, a fabulous group, the Ink Abouts, and am having the time of my life, teaching and sharing my love for the craft and Stampin' Up! products through my Artistic Designs by Rachel blog.  Life is great!

I HAD OPTIONS AND SO DO YOU! 

• Should you decide to purchase JUST the starter kit (see NEW promotion details below) you CAN.  There's NO requirement to purchase anything further, host parties and no penalty if you drop.  It's a risk-free test drive of demonstrator benefits through October 31, 2013 (includes from the time you join through the first FULL Stampin' Up! quarter plus a pending month in October to catch up if you choose to remain active).
• Most of the members of my team are hobby stampers.  However, they continue to renew ($300 in sales every quarter) by purchasing products for themselves and/or turning a few friends and family into customers.  The discounts are icing on the cake (but very delicious)!  You can participate in my group as much as you want (we are nationwide and VERY virtually connected) or quietly learn and lurk.  I welcome both!
• Finally, you might decide to work the business side of Stampin' Up!   I'm ready to help you go as far as you want to go.

JOIN NOW FOR $99 AND GET $30 IN BONUS PRODUCT FREE! 

Available April 15 - May 30, 2013. 

• Spend $99 for the kit and get up to $155 in product (that's $56 in free product--a extra $30 in free product during this offer)! 
• Build your kit by choosing from available Stampin' Up! products in any current catalog or product promotion, My Digital Studio, the clearance rack and specially priced bundles! 
• The kit ships FREE! (another 10% savings)
• Save 30% on your first demonstrator order of $150 or more (before shipping and tax).  Must be placed within 45 days of purchasing the starter kit.  It's the perfect time to fill your wish list for less.
• Enjoy 20% off on all other demonstrator orders while active.
• Pre-order select products from the new catalog starting 4/24.  Everyone else has to wait until 5/31!

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The Bridges of Madison County

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I forgot to let everyone know abou the winner of the "Guess Which Stamp Sets are Retiring" contest.  The winner was C. Wright of Oklahoma.  She won ten out of ten guesses and has a $20 certificate off her next order.  Congratulations C!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest.  It was interesting to see all the guesses that you guys came up with.

Today's card is for my friend Jane.  I usually give her a shabby chic girly card but because I am giving her the book, The Bridges of Madison county as a gift, I decided to use an image from an old Stampin' Up! set called Changing Seasons (2003).  I loved the Bridges of Madison County - when I first read it, I cried and cried.  Then I saw the movie and was very disappointment.  Clint Eastwood is not a romantic type of guy - he was known for his action movies!

The image was stamped on Very Vanilla Card Stock with Early Espresso.  I used the retiring colors (sniff, sniff) Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, and Certainly Celery to color in the bird, sky, trees and cover bridge. I also used Soft Suede for the roof and fence, Daffodil Delight for the daisies, and Basic Gray for the rocks.  A blender pen was used to blend in the colors.

I covered the book with Fan Fair Designer Series Paper and added a band which you can pull off to read the book

 

The shabby chic flowers are ones I've had for a long, long time - they were attached to the band which holds the book close. 

I used the retiring Lovely Letters Stamp Set (letter J) on the lower right hand corner.

 

 

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:

Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set #115370	Lovely Letters Alphabet #115030	Very Vanilla Card Stock	Riding Hood Red Card Stock	River Rock 8-1/2X11 Card Stock #108640
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad #126944	Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Pad #126968	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad #12697	Baja Breeze Classic Stampin' PAD #126960	Certainly Celery Classic Stampin' Pad #126958
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad #126981	Blender Pens #102845	Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker	Antique Brads	Big Shot Die Cut Machine
1-3/8 Inch Circle Punch #119860	1-3/4 Inch Circle Punch #119850	Word Window Punch #119857	Stampin' Dimensionals

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At last!

Get your favorites before they are GONE!!!

Dates:  until June 3, 2013

Shop:  Stampin' Up! Retired Sale (some products up to 60% off)

Retired Accessories List (only available while supplies last) 

• Download 2013 Retired SS List April 2013
• Shop Retired SS List

View list by percent off:

• Click here for retired Accessories at 25% off
• Click here for retired Accessories at 40% off
• Click here for Digital Content Discs at 60% off

Retired Stamps List (all available until June 3rd)

• Download 2013 Retired SS List April 2013
• Shop:  Retired  Stamps

Also - you can add on current and Clearance Rack merchandise too.  Make your list for your favorites and get them before they are gone, gone, gone!

 Online Retirement List Party!!

Timeframe: Two weeks, April 24 - May 7th

A CHANCE TO WIN!
Winner will be notified May 8th.

Details:
When you place your order online via my Stampin'  Store    and enter the Hostess Code listed below (don't forget to click "apply"), you'll be entered in a drawing for Stampin' Rewards.

One lucky winner will be drawn to receive Stampin' Up! merchandise of their choice.  The amount of merchandise will be determined by the total of the orders placed online during that timeframe.    

NOTE:  if your order totals $150 or more, you won't want to enter a hostess code, as your own order will qualify for stampin' rewards - so you'll get to spend it at that time.

For orders under $150...

Hostess Code:  7H4NPKMY

HOW to enter the HOSTESS CODE while shopping: 

1. Order Online HERE
2. Select Show Now (upper right hand corner)
3. Create your own personal account (if you don't already have one)
4. Start shopping by adding products to your "Shopping Bag"
5. At anytime before checking out, you'll need to apply the HOSTESS CODE 
6. Don't forget to click the "APPLY" button
7. Complete your shopping

Then check out!

Dolled Up Birthday Kit

Hurry and grab your limited-edition Dolled-Up Birthday Card Kit right away! This adorable card design was voted on and won the contest to become an exclusive Stampin' Up pre-cut card kit. You'll get pre-cut and patterned dress forms, doilies, rose trim, stamp and ink spot, sponge dauber, cards and envelopes--all you'll need is scissors and adhesive and you're all set!

Order your kit--and browse the Clearance Rack and other wonderful budget-and time-savers on my shopping website

The Dolled-Up Birthday kit includes the following:

• Dolled-Up Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp (1)
• 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
• 2" x 4-1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
• Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
• Dress Up die-cuts (6)
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot (1)
• Vanilla 5/8" Flower Trim (6 pieces)
• Sponge Dauber (1)

Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 133913)!*

Click here to order your kit now!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Best of Flowers

1. Guess Which Stamps are Retiring Contest (ends 23 April 2013)
2. Mystery Hostess Contest (ends 26 April 2013)
3. Free Card Kit tutorial (Ombre Technique) (ends 15 May 2013)
4. Internet Hostess Club #2 now forming (when filled)

Hi Stampin' Friends!

The  inspiration for this card came for Vickie Burke, a fantastic, very talented demonstrator.  I love her watercoloring!

I used the image of the hydrangea flower from Best of Birthdays Clear Mount Stamp Set.  

With spring comes green grass, blue skies, and of course flowers! Then what could be better for our March “Best Of” set than a collection of the best flower stamps from the past quarter-century? This set also includes a never-before-seen flower image that coordinates perfectly with our 1-1/4" Scallop Circle punch.

Note:

As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, SU is including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

The image was stamped twice with Brown Stazon (retired) on Very Vanilla Card Stock.  I then colored in one of the images with a blender pen and More Mustard for center of flowers, Night of Navy for the flowers.  The flower part of the image was then cut out and set aside.

Only the leaves and the stem were colored in Lucky Limeade in the second image.  I then punched it out using the 2 1/2" Circle Punch.  It was then layered onto Night of Navy Card Stock which was die cut using the Delicate Doilies Sizzlets Die.

The background paper (embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder) is from the Fan Fair Designer Series Paper and the base card is Night of Navy Card Stock.  

The last thing I did was to lightly spritzed the card using the Color Spritzer Tool and the Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker.

If you need any supplies to make this card or any other card, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  And don't forget, if you order online, to enter the Hostess Code (see above) in order to have your name entered into the contest for Hostess benefits.

Or if you like, send me your list and I'll place the order for you.  Send list to: [email protected] or call me at (479) 876-7453.

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SUPPLIES:

Best of Flowers Clear Mount Stamp Set #133342 Very Vanilla Card Stock Night Of Navy 8-1/2X11 Card Stock #100867 Fan Fair Designer Series Paper #126918 Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Regals Collection #117154 Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad #126970 Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin' Pad #126983 More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pad #126964 Blender Pens #102845 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Delicate Doilies Sizzlits Die Stampin' Write Markers Regals Collection #119701 Color Spritzer Tool Basic Pearls Jewels Accents Stampin' Dimensionals Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Dapper Mom

Hi Stampin' Friends

Guess Which Stamps are Retiring Contest

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Free Card Kit tutorial (Ombre Technique)

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I had an "ah ha" moment when I was making this masculine card using the Dapper Dad Stamp Set.  The watch in the stamp set looked just like one of my watches.  So I decide to make the watch more feminine and stamped it in Pretty in Pink and added the Rhinestones.  

I used Pretty in Pink and the Fan Fair Designer Series Paper because they are both going away when the new catalog comes out.   What I like about the Fan Fair DSP is that it is Vintage and I can use it for both masculine and feminine cards.  I'll have to order more before it retires.

I'm not including any general instructions on how to make this card such it's such a simple card and I think you can tell how it was put together just by looking at the card.

Thanks for stopping by today!

SUPPLIES:

Dapper Dad Clear-Mount Stamp Set #129198	Very Vanilla Card Stock	Soft Suede Card Stock #115318	Fan Fair Designer Series Paper #126918
Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin' Pad #126955	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad #12697	Set Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die #123130	Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Scallop Trim Border Punch	Pink Pirouette 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon #122981	Basic Rhinestones Jewels Accents #119246	Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Retiring Colors are going, going.......

Hi Stampin' Friends

In case you are still thinking of ordering some of the retiring colors, here's the latest update.  Those items in yellow are no longer available:

If you decide to order, visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service and don't forget the hostess code QDDNBSZA.  Your name will be entered into the contest for hostess benefits.  Click here for all the information.  And of course, there's the free card kit tutorial for online orders!