Rachel Stamps

Last week to order on retired items.

Hi Stampin' Friends:

Over 100 stamp sets are leaving us on June third, to make room for fresh offerings; our Color Refresh also means that a lot of accessories are retiring this time! And many of them are available for discounts up to 60% off!

• Retiring Stamps List: all stamps are guaranteed to remain available through June 3rd:  Download 2013 Retired SS List 25 May 2013
• Retiring Accessories List (everything but stamps) available AS SUPPLIES LAST: Some items already sold out!! This list is updated daily until June 3rd.   Download 2013 Retired Acc List 25 May 2013

If you're not comfortable ordering online at my Stampin' Store, please feel free to email me at [email protected] and I will be happy to help you out.  Or you can call me at (479) 876-7453.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 

Goodbye to Greeting Card Kids

Hi Stampin' Friends

• 20% off your order (ends 18 May 2013)
• Retirement List is out - get your favorites before they are gone!
• Free Card Kit tutorial (Ombre Technique) (ends 15 May 2013)
• Internet Hostess Club #2 now forming (need one more!)

Stampin' Up!  Catalog

• Artistic Designs by Rachel  Preferred customers receive their catalogs free.
• Click here to sign up for your FREE Stampin' Up! CATALOG.

Special Note: A preferred customer means you've spent a minimum of $50 with me in the past year (12 months). Placing an online order through another demonstrator electronically removes you from my Stampin' Up! customer list. To reactivate your Artistic Designs by Rachel Preferred Customer status, simply place a new order through my Stampin' Store.

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.  

 

Sneak Peek - Simply Sketched

Hi Stampin' Friends

• Retirement List is out - get your favorites before they are gone!
• Online Retirement List Party (ends 7 May 2013)
• Free Card Kit tutorial (Ombre Technique) (ends 15 May 2013)
• Internet Hostess Club #2 now forming (need one more!)

 

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

Stampin' Up!  Catalog

• Artistic Designs by Rachel  Preferred customers receive their catalogs free.
• Click here to sign up for your FREE Stampin' Up! CATALOG.

Special Note: A preferred customer means you've spent a minimum of $50 with me in the past year (12 months). Placing an online order through another demonstrator electronically removes you from my Stampin' Up! customer list. To reactivate your Artistic Designs by Rachel Preferred Customer status, simply place a new order through my Stampin' Store.

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!

Hand Penned Holidays

Hi Stampin' Friends

I follow a blog by Andrea Ewin and she does the most beautiful shabby chic cards.  This is one of her cards that I cased - just changed it a little to make it my own.

The Heart was made from Burlap using the Hearts Collection Framelits.  The sentiment is from the retired Hand-Penned Holidays Clear Mount Stamp Set. 

This is a pretty simple card so I don't think I need to go into any directions on how to make this card.  But if you have any questions, please contact me and I'll be more than happy to answer any questions.

Thanks for stopping by today

 SUPPLIES USED:

Save on Retiring Stamp Sets!

Hi Stampin' Friends!

 Hundreds of stamps, wheels, and accessories are retiring, and this is your chance to get them before they're gone. Many retiring products are only available while supplies last, so don’t miss your chance—place your order today in my Stampin' Store!

And even better - 20% off all retiring stamp sets - offer good 15 May 2012 through 31 May 2012.  (This offer is good only through me, Rachel Brumley, not Stampin' Up!)

• Retiring Stamp Sets (available April 15 – May 31, 2012)
• Retiring Ink, Paper, & Accessories (available April 25 – May 31, 2012)
• Retiring Definitely Decorative (available April 25 – May 31, 2012)

And if you are a newsletter subscriber, there is an additional savings for you.  Check the latest newsletters for all the details.

Thanks for stopping by today

 

The winner of the Retired Stamp Set Contest is......

Hi Stampin' Friends!

My problem with posting to typepad has been resolved.  I was so happy to know that typepad is staffed during the weekend because I thought I was going to have to wait until Monday.  Thank you typepad!

Now on to the winner:

The winner of the 2012 "Guess which stamp sets retire" contest is Debbie Gasko.  This year there was a 3 way tie so I had to select the winner based on the date and time of her e-mail.

 Congratulations Debbie - please let me know whether you would a stamp set from the old catalog or the new catalog coming on 1 June 2012.

 Thanks to everyone who participated in this contest.  We had 3 people who guessed ten stamp sets (not necessarily the same ones) and 8 people who had 9 correct answers.  You guys are good!

 Everyone who entered the contest will be receiving a coupon good on their next order.

 

 Retired Stamp Set List

 Saying goodbye is never easy for me! But it's that time of the year again and  time for me to say goodbye to some of my favorite friends that have been with me throughout the years.  

 Stampin' Up! is giving us the opportunity to purchase them before they are gone forever.  That means YOU don't have to say goodbye forever, JUST see you later. Check out the list below and see which stamp sets you just have to purchase before they are gone - I've included both the page order and the alphabet order

Download 2012 Retired Stamp Set List in alphabet order 

Download 2012 Retired Stamp Set List (page order)

 Be the First to get the new 2012/2013 Idea Book & Catalog

How would you like to be one of the first to receive the 2012/2012 Idea Book & Catalog?  All you have to do is place an order through me during the period 15 April 2012 through 30 April2012.  The catalog will be available for distribution on approximately  7 May 2012 and will come directly to you from Stampin' Up!

If you don't order, and you are a customer of mine, you will be receiving your copy by 1 June 2012.

  Mark Your Calendars:

 The retired accessories list will be released on 25 April 2012.  This list will include card stock, papers, inks, reinkers, punches, ribbon, etc...basically everything that is NOT a stamp!  What is really IMPORTANT is that beginning the 25th, everything on that list is ONLY AVAILABLE while supplies last!  In the past, a lot of these items have sold out really fast, especially the card stocks, inks and reinkers.

  Thanks for stopping by today 

  

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Hi Stampers

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 Only two days left to purchase retiring stamp sets and accessories:

• Shop last-chance Wood-Mount Stamps (20% off on Retiring Stamp Sets available only through me)
• Shop last-chance Clear-Mount Stamps (20% off on Retiring Stamp Sets available only through me)
• Download the last-chance stamps PDF
• Shop last-chance Accessories
• Shop last-chance Definitely Decorative^®
• Download the last-chance Definitely Decorative PDF


You find deeply discounted prices here:

• Shop all discounted last-chance items

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Why Shop with me?

Hi Stampers

When you place an on-line order through me, you instantly become a member of an exclusive club - The Artistic Designs by Rachel Preferred Customers.  I value your orders and will do my best to earn your continued business.  I'll give you personalized service as a member of this exclusive club.

What you will receive:

• Frequent Buyers Program.  Earn a FREE STAMP SET of your choice for being a frequent shopper
• Free Stamp Set of the Month.  A monthly contest for orders
• Enjoy club exclusive offers
• Free Idea Book & Catalogs
• Free Mini Catalogs mailed to you with each release
• A "thank you" card that you may pass on.
• Notification of your delivery date and status on backorders
• Prompt response to customer e-mail requests
• Assistance with purchases.  I'm here to help whether it's a return or how to use a product
• Subscription to my newsletter full of projects, tips and techniques
• Invitation to subscribe to my blog, facebook and twitter  which has samples, tips, tutorials and the latest Stampin' Up! promotions. 
• A full product list and item numbers provided for your shopping convenience
• First to shop at my Annual Retired Stamp & Accessories Sale.  Gently used, retired products at discounted prices

Thanks for stopping by today!

Additional Last Chance items and Latest Digital Downloads

There were three items inadvertently left off the Last Chance lists; item numbers and prices are listed below. We apologize for the oversight.   Item   Page Description Price 111546 142 Simple Birthday Thanks Background Stamp $17.95 113216 Online For the Bride Set $19.95 114028 22* Para la novia Set $19.95   *From Celebrando Creatividad In addition, the Days to Remember 6" x 6" Calendar (item 104144, p. 170) is no longer available for purchase and will not be part of the 2011-2012 product offering.

New My Digital Studio Downloads

June 21, 2011

 
View our latest digital downloads here.  If you would like to view our complete list of My Digital Studio download offerings, go to the customer homepage, click on Store, then Digital Designing.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Goodbye, Goodbye

Hi Stampers

 
I think that this is my favorite sentiment from the retiring All the Holidays Stamp Set.  Whether you need a quick Mother’s Day card or a creepy Halloween tag, this assortment of greetings covers most of the year's holidays!

I used it with the Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paperwhich is also retiring on 30 June 2011.  One of the things I love about Stampin' UP! is that everything coordinates!  For example, this DSP coordinates with Always Elegant stamp set, Elegance Stampin' Around wheel, and the Elegant Lines Textured Impressions embossing folder.

 

The lace roses are made using a technique that was going around the blogsphere last year.  I pulled up this video I made on the technique just in case you wanted to brush up on how to make the roses.  In the video, it shows me using the sticky strip for the card stock circle but now that we have the Sticky Pages, that's what I used for the circle.

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

Stamp Set:  All the Holidays

Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Baja Breeze Card Stock (111352), Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper (117163)

Ink:  Baja Breeze Classic Ink (120965)

Accessories:  Antique Brads (117273), Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding (122331), Chantilly 1/2" Crochet Trim (118480), Step Bird Extra-Large Punch (117191), Tasteful Trim Bigz Die (120893), Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (113439)Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Sail Away

Hi Stampers

Happy Father's Day.  Although my Dad has been gone for 14 Years, I carry in my heart and mind special memories of him.  Thank you Daddy for all the wonderful memories - they are forever etched in my heart.  

I hope that this Father's Day holds some special memories for you and your loved ones.

 

I made this card for my husband for Father's Day.  Though he is not the father of my children, he is a good father and a good friend to my daughters.  David has been a sailor as long as I've know him and we've had some really fantastic times sailing the Channel Islands when we lived in California.  So I know he will appreciate this card on this special day.  I plan to take him to Tusk & Trotters for brunch tomorrow - our new favorite restaurant.

 
The Sail Away Stamp is from the Summer Mini.  It's perfect for the rugged vintage masculine look and coordinates beautifully with the Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper also from the Summer Mini Catalog.

The image was stamped with Basic Black Classic ink on Whisper White Card Stock.  I stamped it again on another scrap of card stock because I was going cut out the sails and adhere to the main image with Stampin' Dimensionals.  The bottom of the card stock was sponged with Night of Navy Classic ink for the sea and the top with Bashful Blue Classic Ink for the sky. 

I used the retiring Spiral Border Punch (boohoo!) to add some interest to the card.  If you like this punch, it is retiring and you need to order it before 30 June 2011.  I also used the old world design paper from the Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper, another favorite DSP to use for masculine cards.

All in all, a very simple and quick card to make.  But I won't tell my husband that - let him think that I slaved the day away on this card (LOL!).

 
My granddaughter, Rachel, was over today to make a Father's Day card for her dad.  She didn't want him to see it before tomorrow so she would only let me take a picture of it already in the envelope!

Thanks for stopping by today!

 Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Sail Away (123013)
• Paper:  Whisper White Card Stock (100730), Not Quite Navy Card Stock (101722), Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper (122343)
• Ink:  Basic Black Classic Ink (101179), Night of Navy Classic Ink (102977), Bashful Blue Classic Ink (105209)
• Accessories:  Spiral Punch (119872), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Stamping Sponges (101610), Paper Snips (103579)

 

Did you Know?

Hi Stampers

Lots going on this month with the retirement of some of my favorite stamp sets and, of course, the unveiling of the gorgeous new catalog!

In order to make room for all the new products coming in July, hundreds of stamp sets, accessories, and home décor products are retiring! These last-chance items are only available June 1-30, so click the links below to get your favorites before they’re gone. Shop last-chance Wood-Mount Stamps Shop last-chance Clear-Mount Stamps Download the last-chance stamps PDF Shop last-chance Accessories Shop last-chance Definitely Decorative® Download the last-chance Definitely Decorative PDF Shop all discounted last-chance items Available through me: Nautical Expedition Card Kit & Tutorial - ends 19 June 2011 20% off retiring stamp sets - ends 30 June 2011 Free Stamp Set of the Month - ends 30 June 2011 Travel Log Card Set & Journal Tutorial - ends 30 June 2011  The Brand new  2011/2012 Idea Book and  Catalogs have arrived.  If you purchased from me during the last year, you will be getting your free catalog. If you did not order from me last year and would still like a catalog, I will be posting a link to paypal  to preorder your hard copy of this FABULOUS catalog on June 20th , 2011( SU! Policy).  Cost will be $5.00 to cover Priority shipping. I will begin shipping the catalogs on June 27th via Priority mail. You will receive your catalog by July 1st  when the catalog  goes live .  Thanks for stopping by today!

20% off Retiring Stamp Sets!

It’s time to say goodbye, adios, au revoir!  Hundreds of products from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog and Definitely Decorative brochures are retiring, and now is the time for you to get them before they’re gone.

All retiring items are only available until June 30. However, the accessories are while supplies last, so don’t delay.

 
20% OFF All Retiring Stamp Sets- now through June 30 only - This special offer is available through me only. Orders must be emailed to me at [email protected]

IMPORTANT: My Stampin' Store will not recognize this special sale. If you would like to place the order through my Stampin' Store, you will receive a gift certificate from me for 20% off the retiring items purchased to be used in July.  

 

 
 up to 40% OFF Retiring Accessories - June 1 - 30, 2011 - While Supplies Last!  

 

up to 40% OFF Definitely Decorative - June 1 - 30 - While Supplies Last

Thanks for stopping by today!

Bluebird of Happiness

Hi Stampers

I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  The weather was gorgeous here and I spent the day with my grand kids.  I took them to eat at Shake & Steak (their favorite) and then went to the movies to see Kung Fu Panda (What can I say, I'm still a kid at heart!).  I enjoy those movies as much as the kids do.

 
Instead of the Bluebird of Happiness, maybe the correct title should be Bluebird of Sadness since this stamp set will be retiring on 30 June 2011.  It's one of my favorite stamp sets called Friends 24/7.  I loved the bird image in it and I think this is one set I will be hanging onto.

 
I paired it with the Blueberry Crisp Designer Series Paper which will also be retiring the last of this month.

The bird image was colored in using the Pacific Point, Old Olive and Soft Suede Stampin' Write Markers.  It was stamped on Whisper White Card Stock and then layered with Pacific Point Card Stock and NIght of Navy Card Stock..  I added a button from the Regals Collection Designer Buttons and attached it to the card stock with Linen Thread.  The upper right and lower left were spritzed with the Color Spritzer Tool and the Pacific Point Stampin' Write Marker to give that area some interest.

All the edges of the card stock and designer series paper were distressed using the Cutter Kit.  The Cutter Kit is a portable handy kit that you can use to cut, perforate, score and distress.  Perfect to take to crops with you.

Don't forget that you have until 8 June 2011 to place an order so that you can get your copy of the new 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog before anyone else!  Click here for all the information.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Friends 24/7 (113218)
• Paper:  Whisper White Card Stock (100730), Night of Navy Card Stock (100867), Pacific Point Card Stock (111350), Blueberry Crisp Designer Series Paper
• Ink:  Pacific Point Stampin' Write Marker (120968), Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker (100079), Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker (121608)
• Accessories:  Cutter Kit (106958), Regal Collection Designer Button, Linen Thread (104199), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), 1/2 Circle Punch (119869)

Last Chance!

Hi Stampers

Here is the long awaited Last Chance Stamp and Accessory Lists!

It's time to say good bye!  Stampin' Up! last chance stamps and definitively decorative products from the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog will only be available through June 30.  Last chance accessories will only be available while supplies last and sell out quickly.  I'll do my best to keep an updated inventory list available on my blog.  Be sure to order your favorites now!

You can see and order all the items listed through my Stampi' Store.

Download LastChanceStamps2011

Download LastChanceAccessories2011 (check out the discounted items!)

Download LastChanceDefinitelyDecorative2011

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Latest Digital Downloads

Hi Stampers

Here are the latest digital downloads.

Download May 31, 2011 Digital Downloads

 

The retirement list will come out tomorrow (1 June 2011).  I'll post the winner of the retirement list contest on my blog tomorrow.  So if you entered the contest, please check back to see if you won!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Garden from the Heart and FTSOM winner!

 
Hi Stampers

 

Hope you had a pleasant weekend.  My BFF Jane and I drove two hundred miles to Tulsa, OK (one way) just to eat pie at Marie Calendar's!!!  Are we crazy or what!  I so wish they would bring a Marie Calendar's to Northwest Arkansas. 

I guess all that pie went to my head (ha, ha) because today I'm showcasing a stamp set I forgot retired!  I didn't realize it until I went looking for the ID number.  Since I just made this card this afternoon, I decided to show it anyway.

 
The Curly Cute Stamp Set is current (whew!!!).  The Springtime Vintage DSP is now retired (as of 30 April 2011).  I love this DSP and made sure I ordered enough to last for a while.

Free Stamp Set of the Month Winner:  The winner for April 2011 is Becky Almay.  Becky, I'll put the Sunny Fun in the mail for you tomorrow.

The Stamp Set for May 2011 is On the Grow.  To get a chance at this stamp set, all you have to do is place an online order at my Stampin' Store (any amount) and your name will be entered into the drawing for the stamp set.

The Summer Mini Catalog is live!

 

 Download 2011 Summer Mini Catalog

Download Summer Mini 2011 Supplies

Download Spanish Stamp Sets

Shop Now

Thanks for stopping by today

~~Rachel

Stamp Set DVD Label

Good Morning Stampers

Now that the Last Chance Stamp Set List is out, I can start unmounting my wood mounted stamp sets and convert them to clear mount.  I created a label with Power Point for the stamp cases.

Label in Power Point

Here is the label cut out and mounted inside the stamp case.  Not a good picture because the reflections off the case.

 Here's the side view.  I am still trying to figure out how to reduce the images so that they fit on the side.  I'm working on that.

Overall, I think it came out pretty good.  Looks almost like the original clear mount stamp cases!  The green is from Sweet Pea DSP from the My Digital Studio.

 

1. Contest - win a stamp set from the new catalog.
2. Free Stamp Set of the Month.
3. $99 Starter Kit. A fabulous deal! If you were ever on the fence, now is the time to join!
4. Last Chance Stamp Sets
5. Last Chance Accessories List
6. Frequency Buyers Reward Program.  Have you been keeping track?

 Thanks for visiting today.  

To place an order contact me at (479) 876-7453 or [email protected] or to shop 24/7, visit my Stampin' Store
 
  

Saying Goodby to Bloomin' Beautiful

Good Morning Stampers

Let's take a walk down memory lane.  I made this card back in Oct 2009.  Well, it's now time to say goodby to a beautiful stamp set called Bloomin' Beautiful.

All the details for this card are listed here

What's happening this month:

• Free Stamp Set of the Month
• $99.00 Starter Kit
• Sign up for Stamp Camp
• Last Chance Stamps
• Last Chance Accessories

If you want anything on the last chance accessory list, order them now before they are gone forever!  Here's is the latest list of items that are no longer available

The following items are no longer available to order. Our inventory has been depleted, and we are unable to order more.

100038: Mellow Moss Stampin' Write marker
100039: Barely Banana Stampin' Write marker
100043: Almost Amethyst Stampin' Write marker
100427: Lovely Lilac card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
101563: Sage Shadow card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
102837: Only Orange card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
107079: Sage Shadow card stock (12" x 12")
107101: Close to Cocoa card stock (12" x 12")
105122: Handsome Hunter card stock (8-1/2" x 11")

Thanks for stopping by today.