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.  

 

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!

2013 Retiring Stamp Sets

Hi Stampin' Friends

It's time for the 6th annual "Guess Which Stamp Sets Are Retiring" contest!

On 24 April 2013, Stampin' Up! will release their retiring stamp sets and accessories list.  These items did not make it into the 2013/2014 Catalog and will not be available after supplies run out.  And again, I am holding a contest to see who can guess which stamps sets will retire.

To enter into the contest:

• Pick up your copy of the annual catalog (or view it here) and write down the ten stamp sets (no accessories) you believe will be on the retiring list.
• Entries should be submitted to me at [email protected]
• Send me your list by 3 pm (CT), 23 April 2013

On Wednesday, I will send you a copy of the retiring list along with the name of the winner.  In the event of a tie, the e-mail with the earliest date/time stamp will win.  I will also announce the winner on this blog.

• The most correct guesses:  $10 off your retiring stamp set/accessories order
• 10 out of 10 guesses:  $20 off your retiring stamp set/accessories order

The following applies:

• Demonstrators are not eligible to participate
• I reserve the right to shut down the contest early if the list is leaked before 24 April 2013.

Good Luck!

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

 

Adios Simply Soft

Hi Stampin' Friends!

The Simply Soft Stamp Set  was used for today's post.   It's retiring on 31 May 2012 so if you like it, you'll have to place a qualifying order for it - you cannot purchase it because it's a hostess stamp set.  It's one of my favorie sets and I will be sorry to see it go.

The lovely Simply Soft Stampin' Rewards exclusive stamp set is ideal for adding a little floral fun to your projects. Best of all, you can redeem this two-step stamp set with your Stampin' Rewards when you place a qualifying order!

I've been using a lot of Poppy Parade in my cards lately and it's not because it's retiring.  It's like I just discovered it and found out that it's growing on me!  It's a good thing I have a fresh package of this color because I just checked the retired accessories list and it's gone.  Looks like the Pear Pizzazz 3/8 Seam Binding Ribbon is gone too.  I have plently of Poppy Parade and Pear Pizzazz ink, paper and ribbon so I should be good for awhile.

PS -

1. I'll have some blog candy on my blog tomorrow so stay tuned!
2. How would you like to have $25.00 to spend on the items from the new catalog.  I'll pay shipping and taxes.  All you have to do is place an order with me this month and your name will be entered into the drawing automatically.  If you order  again, your name is entered again for that month.

Thanks for stopping by today

Supplies:

• Stamps: Simply Soft (w 122565) (c 122567)
• Paper: Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Poppy Parade Card Stock (119793), Confetti Cream Card Stock (102835)
• Ink: Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink Pad, Poppy Parade Classic Ink Pad (119782), Poppy Parade Stampin' Write Marker (119801)
• Accessories: Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Pear Pizzazz 3/8" Seam Binding Ribbon (122330), Color Spritzer Tool, Basic Pearls, Sticky Tape, Stampin' Dimensionals (104430),

 

Adios Tote-Ally Tess and Domestic Diva!

Hi Stampin' Friends!

My goodies came in today so I'll have a sneak peak for you tomorrow!  Gorgeous stamps and DSP!  I wish you could see them in person - they are absolutely gorgeous!  Oh did I say that already?  Okay, then they are beautiful, stunning, striking, dazzling and magnificant!

 
My daughter Stephanie's birthday is on 15 May 2012 and I decided to use Tote-Ally Tess for her card because she's not into flowery/shabby chic/vintage or foo-foo! I haven't used this stamp set much but I think I will keep it after it retires.  I forgot that it had crafty images on it and think it will be a good stamp set to use for cards for my new reruits.  The Tote-Ally Tess Stamp Set will retire on 31 May 2012 as will the Domestic Goddess Designer Series Paper.  So if you want to get the stamp set or DSP order it before 31 May 2012.  Or in the case of the DSP, before it runs out!

I used the My Digital Studio to print out the sentiment in Calypso Coral.  That's one of the things I like about the MDS - you can print out anything you want in any of Stampin' Up!'s color!  Also, you can personalize your sentiment as much as you want.

The blouse and pants were paper pieced using the Domestic Goddess DSP.  I forgot how much fun it was to paper piece. 

The way the pants turned out reminds me of bell bottoms and the flowery images on bell of the pants - am I dating myself or what!

NOTE:  When paper piecing anything this tiny such as the blouse, add scotch tape to the back before cutting with scissors.  It stablizes the tiny pieces of paper.

 

Thanks for stopping by today

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Tote-Ally Tess (W 117076) (C 118595), You're a Gem (W 122270) (C 122268)
• Paper: Whisper White Card Stock (100730), Calypso Coral Card Stock (122925), Domestic Goddess Designer Series Paper (122355)
• Ink:  Basic Black Classic Ink Pad (101179), Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker (100071), Blush Blossom Stampin' Write Marker, Pink Pirouette Stampin' Write Marker (120969)
• Accessories:  My Digital Studio (118108),  Basic Rhinestone Jewels (113144), Calypso Coral 3/8" ruffled Ribbon (122976), Pinking Hearts Border (117649), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430),

 

Adios Flower Fancy

Hi Stampin' Friends

I am so excited - tomorrow  or at 12 am (mountain time), the new catalog will be online!  Don't know whether I will stay up or get up extra early to see what's in the new catalog!  Based on the preorder items that are available for demonstrators to preorder, I will absolutely love it!  My order of new items should be in on Wednesday so I'll have new things to show the ladies at class on Friday and, of course you via this blog!  Now to calm down - take a deep breath!

Hope you had a wonderful weekend.  We spent Saturday on a Miata Club outing and it was so nice to be riding around in the car in such beautiful weather!

We ended up in Eureka Springs where we had lunch at a place called Sparky's.  Interesting place and the food was really good!

We finally got home about 5 pm exhausted but happy (and sunburned!).  I've got to put more Coppertone on! 

 

 

 

 

 

Today's card is for my sister Becky.  I decided to make it a simple one since I don't think she likes too much foofoo (spelling?) on her cards.

The Flower Fancy Stamp Set was a real favorite when it first came out but I hadn't used it in ages!  Try your hand at a little flower arranging with this two-step stamp set. You can quickly create all kinds of attractive bouquets to send to friends and family—or even for home décor projects—with this pleasing assortment of images

The background was made using My Digital Studio and various stamp brush sets listed below in the supplies section.

 I guess I did use this stamp set more than I thought - click on the links if you want to see other cards made with this gorgeous stamp set:

• Fancy Flowers Blue
• Fancy Flowers Blushing Bride
• Flower Fancy Melon Mambo
• Flower Fancy Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
• Flower Fancy - Clean & Simple
• Flower Fancy - Happy Birthday Dot
• Flower Fancy - Concord Grape

Don't forget if you like this stamp set, you need to buy it before 31 May 2012 when it retires.  Or if you liked and want Poppy Parade Card Stock and/or Pear Pizzazz Card Stock, they will be available only until supplies last!  Buy now before it's too late!  Contact me at (479) 876-7453 or [email protected] or shop online at my Stampin' Store.

 Thanks for stopping by today

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Flower Fancy (111578)
• Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Poppy Parade Card Stock (119793), Pear Pizzazz Card Stock (119795)
• Ink:  Poppy Parade Classic Ink Pad (119782)
• Accessories:  Poppy Parade Stampin' Write Marker (119801), Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker (119801), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), My Digital Studio (118108), Vintage Vogue Stamp Brush Set (121062), Elements of Style Stamp Brush Set, Established Elegance Stamp Brush Set (127r24), Vintage Overlays Stamp Brush Set (121061), Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Seam Binding (122330)

 

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

Thanks for stopping by today

 

Going, Going, Gone!

Hi Stampin' Friends

HURRY and get your Retiring Accessories before they're gone! I will try to keep you updated on what has already sold out. everything but stamp sets are first come, first served! Order online at my Stampin' Store! or you may contact me at [email protected] or (479) 876-7453.

Retiring Accessories that are sold out as of Friday, 27 April 2012:

Paper:

• Blushing Bride 8 1/2" x 11" card stock

Ink and Coloring Tools:

• Craft Stampin' Ink Refill:  Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgundy, Brights, Certainly Celery, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Elegant Eggplant, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Regals, So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Very Vanilla
• Classic stampin' Ink Refill:  Concord Crush, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade
• Stampin' Write Maker:  Rose Red

Albums and Album Accessories:

• Post 12" x 12" Page Protectors

Embellishments:

• 3/16 Gold Brads
• 3/16 Silver Brads

Tools and Storage:

• Standard Stampin' Around Wheel Storage
• Dotto
• Stampin' Scrub Refill Pads
• Circle Scissor Plus Replacement Blades

Big Shot Dies and Accessories:

• Pillow Box Bigz Die
• Snowflake #2 Originals Die

 

Thanks for stopping by today

 

Adios Happiness Shared

Hi Stampin' Friends

The Happiness Shared Stamp Set is on the Retiring Stamps List.  I think it's one of the prettiest stamps in the catalog and just lends itself to watercoloring.  If you love it as much as I do, you will want to buy it before it goes away on 31 May 2012!  Click here to buy it through my Stampin' Store or you can call me at (479) 876-7453 or e-mail me at [email protected]

Here are other cards I've made using this stamp set - click on the picture if you want a larger view.

     

  

Thanks for stopping by today

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Happiness Shared (W 117038) (C 120534)
• Paper: Watercolor Paper (122959), Pool Party Card Stock (122924), Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper (retired)
• Ink:  Pool Party Classic Ink Pad (122938), Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink Pad (119784), So Saffron Classic Ink Pad (105213), Stazon Ink Pad (101406) 
• Accessories:  Whisper White Taffeta 3/8" Ribbon (1079070), Paper Snips (103576), Aqua Painter (103954), Basic Pearls Jewel Accents (119247), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)