Rachel Stamps

Vintage Verses and breaking news!

Hi Stampin' Friends

Only 4 more days for sale-a-bration!  So if there's anything on your wish list and you like receiving free gifts, be sure and order by 22 March 2013.

The Vintage Verses Clear Mount Stamp Set is one of the free stamp sets you receive for every $50.00 purchase.  Stock up on your "needed" supplies and get free stamp sets or accessories or digital software - it's free!

Breaking news!  Starting today: 

1. We've changed the name of the software from MDS 2 (and MDS 2+) to MDS. 
2. We've lowered the price. What has been known as MDS 2+ is now $19.95 US

That's a $60 reduction!  You can still try out the 30 day free trial and see if you like it.  But I think you will enjoy it - I absolutely love MDS and I know you will too!  Click here to receive your trial version.

 This card was inspired by one I saw on Diana Gibbs blog.  I used Perfect Plum instead of Pretty in Pink and also changed a couple of other things to make it my own.

I hope it's okay to pat yourself on your back but I really, really, really  like the way this card came out.  It shouts SPRING!  So what do you think of this card - does it shout Spring?

The flowers are from the flower trim and were lightly colored on the tips with a Perfect Plum Stampin' Write Marker.  The leaves were punched out using the Owl Punch.

The sentiment is from Vintage Verses and was stamped on Very Vanilla Card Stock with Perfect Plum Classic Ink.  It was then die cut using the Apothecary Accents Framelits.

The gorgeous beautiful lace is from the Artisan Embellishments Kit.

The Very Vanilla background was emblossed using the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder.  The base card is Perfect Plum Card Stock.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

SUPPLIES:

Vintage Verses - Clear Mount #129636 - Wood Mount $129633

Very Vanilla Card Stock	Perfect Plum Card Stock #101889	Old Olive Card Stock #100702	Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Subtles Collection #11715
Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad #126963	Artisan Embellishments Kit #129328	Frame Tulips Embossing Folder	Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies
Big Shot Die Cut Machine	Owl Punch	Stampin Write Markers - Subtles Collection #119700	Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Sale-a-bration 2013 - Take Advantage before it Ends!

Hi Stampin' Friends

Don't let this happen to you!  Place your order before it's too late!  Sale-a-Bration will end on March 22, 2013.

 Click HERE to view this mini.

Click HERE for the Stamping Supplies.

How do you earn free Stampin’ Up products?

• For every $50.00 you spend (before S&H and tax) you get to pick one Sale-a-Bration item out of the Sale-a-Bration mini – FREE! 
• If you order  $100.00 worth of products (before S&H and tax) then you get to pick two items out of the Sale-a-Bration mini for FREE
• If you order reaches $150.00 (before S&H and tax) you will get to pick three items from the Sale-a-Bration mini for FREE – Plus a FREE pack of Silver Glimmer paper AND you will receive the Hostess benefits - $25.00 worth of SU items.

There are three different ways to be on your way to FREE products:

•  Host a party by having your friends over (let me know!)
• Go Shopping for yourself!
• Join my team to become a Demonstrator

Sale-A-Bration +

Stampin’ Up!’s 25th anniversary = 

25% more Starter Kit products….. For FREE!

 

You can join, just to get an instant discount off your Stampin’ Up purchases or you may wish to build a fantastic business based around your creativity, family and free time.  Become part of the Ink Abouts (my team) today!  If you decide you want to drop at any time, the kit is yours for FREE - no obligation.   

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 

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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Vine Street Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

 

Hi Stampin' Friends

Join Brandi Barnard from Stampin' Up! as she talks about the Vine Street Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. 

 

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I'll have a card for you tomorrow featuring the Vine Street Embossing Folder - until then

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 

 

Stamps at a discount? What could be better!

Hi Stampin' Friends

Party all the time when you become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.  Plus, when you join during Sale-A-Bration, you’ll get 25% more products for FREE in your Starter Kit! Click the Join link on My Stampin' Store to take advantage of this limited-time offer.

The Starter Kit offers both hobbyists and business demonstrators a terrific way to join Stampin' Up! and start receiving a minimum 20% discount on all your Stampin' Up! products.  The Ink Abouts group has friends from all over the U.S. who have joined for various reasons - some for the discount and perks and others for the business opportunity... and we all have fun together!

 

Why join my team?

• I would love to have you join my team if you live within the US.   I provide a high level of support to my Team and work to provide support tailored to your individual needs.
• You can expect to receive full training from me.  I communicate on a regular basis regarding events, updates, business tips and information. I welcome questions - if you have any, please ask and I will be very happy to help you.
• I will walk you through the awesome Stampin' Up! website and give you tips on how to get started and on your way to a succesful business.
• I will help you with your open house or first party if you are local.  If you aren't, I'll coach you every step of the way!
• I offer incentives to help get you started and to continue to motivate you! 
• What I won't do is sit back and leave you totally on your own (unless you want me to of course)  I'm here for you and am only a phone call or email away.
• If you are considering becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and have questions, please contact me and I will be very happy to assist you.

If you have already decided that you are ready to sign up and join my team, you can do so at my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Business Website  and then you simply fill out an on-line application form - the form will take a short while to complete and once you are finished, you will be emailed your welcome note along with your password so that you can log in to the website yourself and get started right away!

Starter Kit details:

YOU pick what you want and build YOUR kit YOUR WAY!  You simply select $125 (with sale-a-bration, it's $150) worth of fabulous Stampin Up product and only pay $99 plus the shipping is free - what a great deal!

Included are all the items that you need to get you started along with some business supplies. Some items in this kit are fixed but most can be customized.

What do I need to do to stay a demonstrator

To remain active as a demonstrator you need to maintain sales of $300 per quarter (3 months). When you join as a Demonstrator, you have until the end of your first FULL quarter, so if you join during Jan/Feb/Mar you have until 30 June 2013 to meet your quota.  The $300 is calculated using catalog prices, so you pay even less when you take your Demonstrator Discount into account. 

If you sign up with the intention to be a hobby demonstrator, you will easily meet your minimum by:

• making occasional sales to your stampin’ friends in addition to your own purchases. 
• hosting workshops, one or two events per quarter is more than enough to maintain your active status.

Please call me at (479) 876-7453 or e-mail me at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 

Sale-a-bration is here!

 Hi Stampin' Friends!

I'm so excited!!  Sale A Bration 2013 officially starts tomorrow, January 22nd. I know many of you are sitting on orders from the Spring Catalog because you can't bear to miss the deals!  

Every $50 spent gets you a free choice from the Sale A Bration rewards brochure--no limits! And we're talking TOTALLY FREE--no hidden shipping or tax. Love it!

Download a catalog if you don't have one:

Download SAB2013Backup

Download SAB2013English 

Visit my Stampin' Store  to place your order

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 

Masculine Monday

Hi Stampin' Friends!

Are you ready for Sale-a-Bration? 

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Hope you had a great weekend!

I'm trying to collect a stack of masculine cards that are ready to go.  Here's another one I made yesterday to add to that collection. 

The used the Open Sea Stamp Brush Set and printed it out on Very Vanilla Card Stock using the My Digital Studio 2.  Love that program!

The base card is Early Espresso Card Stock layered with Very Vanilla Card stock which was embossed using the Argyle Embossing Folder.  I then sponged it with Early Espresso Classic Ink.  The ribbon is the 1/8 Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon. 

If you need any Stampin' Up! supplies, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or you may contact me and I'll be more than happy to place the order for you.

Tomorrow's the big day - the start of Sale-a-bration - WHOOOOHOOOO!  The online ordering system will be down for a couple of hours (12:00 midnight - ??) but it shouldn't affect us - I mean who orders at 1 or 2 am?  Do you?

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 

  SUPPLIES:

The Open Sea Stamp Brush set #124112 My Digital Studio Very Vanilla Card Stock Early Espresso Card Stock #119686 Argyle Embossing Folder Big Shot Die Cut Machine Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad #12697 Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon #119959 3/16 Neutrals Brads #119736 Stamping Sponges #101601

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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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Feeling Sentimental

Hi Stampin' Friends

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks for Stopping by today!

SUPPLIES

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

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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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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)

 

Sale-a-bration is almost over!

• Sale-A-Bration is over Saturday, March 31st at 11:50 pm (MT)!  If you had planned on ordering while you get a gift with every $50 purchase but it slipped your mind, get your order together and call me or email me by Saturday night, 11:50 pm (MT) (or you can at my Stampin' Store, of course).  For every $50 purchase, you can choose from anything in the SAB catalog free!
• Along with my 20% off sale which ends also on 31 March 2012 at 11:50 pm (MT), that's a pretty good deal!
• It's also a great time to be a hobby or business demonstrator!

March 31st is the Last DAY to get Starter Kits at $125!  On April 1st, it goes BACK to regular price of  $175.  And, as a special gift, SU is giving a free package of Designer paper (reg 9.95) each month for the rest of the year! You only need to pay shipping and you can choose your paper each month.

 There are 2 starter kits, one is the Standard kit with over $300 in supplies and the other is a Digital Kit. Here is a link for an overview of what is in the kits:

http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/joining_stampin_up.asp

• You can view the Standard Starter Kit Order Form HERE.
• You can view the Digital Starter Kit Order Form HERE. 

You can print and use it like a worksheet to fill in your choices. If you want to sign up, you can do it on my SU website, click on Join Now.

Call or email me and we can chat about it - I would love to have you as part of my team!

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Thank you Elizabeth

Hi Stampers

Thanks for all your well wishes - I am feeling so much better - I can breathe again!  It's amazing what antibiotics and predisnone can do. 

Before I go into today's card, I thought i would remind you that there only two more days for the following promotions/specials (ends 31 March 2012)

• Sale-a-bration - For every $50, you receive a free item from the Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog
• Join Stampin' Up! for only $125.00.  See why....
• 20% off your entire order (before taxes and shipping), Order through my Stampin' Store or through me ([email protected] or (479) 876-7453)
• Free Stamp Set of the Month Drawing.  This month, it's the P.S. I Love You Stamp Set (Clear Mount).  I'll draw a name on 1 April 2012 and announce it on this blog

I decided to make a card for today's post and used the Elizabeth Stamp Brush Set.  I love the delicately ornate image in this set.  I paired it with the Thank You Kindly Stamp Brush Set.

When using the My Digital Studio, I usually just print out the sentiment and/or the focal image.  In this case, I also used the Torn Edges Stamp Brush Set and Attic Boutique Kit Digital Download for the bottom of the card.  The digital designer series paper looks like the real thing! 

I used the Boho Blossoms Punch for the flowers and the Everyday Enchantment Brad and Ribbon Pack from the Sale-a-bration Catalog for the flowers and bow.  If you want this pack, you only have until 31 March 2012 to get it!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

Paper

:  Very Vanilla Card Stock, Poppy Parade Card Stock, Soft Suede Card Stock

Accessories

:  My Digital Studio (118108), Elizabeth Stamp Brush Set (124455), Thank you Kindly Stamp Brush Set (118826), Torn Edges Stamp Brush Set (118846), Attic Boutique Ki Digital Download (129358), Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack (127279),  Neutral Brads (119736), Boho Blossoms Punch (119848)

Apothecary Jar

Hi Stampers

I've been making so many cards lately using the My Digital Studio that you probably thought I had forgotten how to stamp!  But I'm back to my one true love and that is ink and rubba!

The Apothecary Jar Clear Mount Stamp Set was used to make today's card.  This set has several floral-inspired labels in classic designs. This perennially stylish six-piece set coordinates with our Labels Collection Framelits and the Attic Boutique product suite found on pages 22 - 26 of the Occasions Mini catalog.

Since this is one of the cards the ladies will be making at Friday's Stamp Camp, I'll post the recipe after the class.

Don't forget about my Blog Candy which expires on 18 February 2012.  Just leave a comment on any post and I'll use the random generator to draw a lucky winner on 19 February 2012.  The winner's name will be posted on this blog on 19 February 2012.  The prize is the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack from the Sale-a-bration Catalog.

 Thanks for stopping by today!

 

It's candy time

Hi Stampers

It's time for some blog candy!

Ooops! I put the wrong picture up - that's my personal candy! 

I'm giving away the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack from the Sale-a-bration Catalog:

All you have to do is leave a comment on any post between today and 18 February 2012 telling me your favorite Valentine memory.  I'll announce the winner on this blog on 19 February 2012 so be sure and check back on Sunday.  US residents only please.

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Fresh Vintage

Hi Stampers

Today's card was cased from one of the samples shown at Leadership.  The stamp set is called Fresh Vintage and it's from the Sale-a-bration Mini.  You can get it for free with a $50.00 purchase.

Thanks to all of you who decided to take advantage of the free items in the Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog and placed your order yesterday and today.  Thanks to you, I met my goals for this month!  You guys rock!  Isn't it nice to get a free stamp set or a DSP or a ribbon & brad pack?  Love it!

Isn't this the cutest tote bag ever?  You can get it for FREE in additional to 3 FREE Sale-a-bration items when your order totals $150.00.  And that doesn't include the hostess benefits....

This order must be placed through me and not my Stampin' Store.  E-mail me at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Fresh Vintage (W 125115) (C 125117)
• Paper:  Whisper White (100730), Riding Hood Red (111348), Basic Gray (121044) Card Stock, Twitterpated Designer Series Paper (125406)
• Ink:  Riding Hood Red (120971), Baja Breeze (120965), Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Markers
• Accessories:  3/8" Riding Hood Red Pleated Stin Ribbon (125569), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Top Note Stampin' Up! Bigz Die (113463), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Sale-a-Bration is here!

Hi Stampers

This stamp set is called Fresh Vintage and it's from the Sale-a-bration Catalog.  Sale-A-Bration, Stampin' Up!'s biggest promotion of the year, begins today and runs through March 31, 2012.   

Free Sale-a-Bration Gifts!  Now through March 31, 2012, earn a free Sale-A-Bration gift for EVERY $50 you spend on Stampin' Up! products.  Spend $150 or more and you will receive both Sale-A-Bration gifts AND earn Hostess Benefits including the adorable tote bag! 

 Please note to get the tote bag (with a qualifying $150.00 workshop) or the SAB bundle (with a qualifying $400.00 workshop), I have to put the order in for you, online orders won't be eligible for the items.  So if your order is $150.00 or more, please email it to me at [email protected], and I can enter it for you, I can get your credit card information, and we'll be set.  I just wanted to give you a heads up.

Download Sale-a-bration Jan 2012

Download Sale-a-bration Supply List Jan 2012

Why Shop with Artistic Designs by Rachel?   My frequent shoppers love earning their choice of ANY current Stampin' Up! stamp set (any price) through my Frequent Buyers Program.  Sale-A-Bration is a perfect time to stock up and start earning those points!

Best Deal:  Take your stamping skills to the next level and SAVE up to 60% with the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Deal!   

• SAVE $50 on the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit (NOW $125).  Includes up to $340 in products and ships FREE.  Choose and customize either the Standard Starter Kit or Digital Starter Kit.
• Sale-a-bration Starter Kit Bonus!  Receive your choice of either FREE Designer Series Paper (you pay for shipping) or a FREE My Digital Studio Download (no shipping charge) EVERY MONTH that you are active, from Feb through Dec 2012.  Up to a $120 value!
• Hobby Stampers!  Take advantage of the demonstrator discounts and benefits thru June 30, 2012 with no obligation to purchase anything further or host workshops.  There's no penalty to drop.  
• Become a member of my team, The Inkabouts, a friendly, resourceful, virtual community.  I welcome both hobby and business demonstrators to my group.

Questions? If you are interested or simply curious about purchasing the Starter Kit and becoming a member of my group, please e-mail me at [email protected] any questions.  I'm here to help!

Need a FREE Copy? the Occasions Mini and/or Sale-A-Bration Catalogs and don't have a relationship with another demonstrator?  Please e-mail me at [email protected] your name and address (U.S. only) and I'll send them to you ASAP!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Rue Des Fleurs

Hi Stampers

I love the Rue des Fleurs Stamp Set.   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.

In case you are thinking this card looks familiar, I cased it from the Occasions Mini Catalog (Page 22) but changed a couple of things to make it my own.  I added another layer using theEveryday Enchantment Designer Series Paper from the Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog and the Labels Collection Framelits Die.  The DSP will not be available until 24 January 2012 with the beginning of Sale-a-bration

I stamped images from the stamp set in Delightful Daffodil, Pool Party, Poppy Parade and Soft Suede Classic Ink.

The edges were all sponged with Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad and a Stamping Sponge.

The main image was spritzed with the Color Spritzer Tool and Pool Party Stampin' Write Marker to give the image an airbrush look.

 

The flowers were punched out using the Boho Blossoms Punch, scrunched up and attached to the main image with Mini Glue Dots

Though you can't tell by looking at the picture, the Pool Party Card Stock was embossed using the Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Rue Des Fleurs (W 125485) (C 125487)
• Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Poppy Parade Card Stock (119793), Pool Party Card Stock (122924), Soft Suede Card Stock (115318), Everyday Enchantment Designer Series paper (126154)
• Ink:  Pool Party Classic Ink Pad (122938), Daffodil Delight Classic Ink Pad (119667), Poppy Parade Classic Ink (119782), Soft Suede Classic Ink (115657)
• Accessories:  Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Labels Collection Framelits Dies (125598), Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (123128), Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120175), 5/8" Victoria Crochet Trim (118481), Pool Party Stampin' Write Marker (123002), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Boho Blossoms Punch (119858), Stamping Sponges (101610), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Bordering on Romance

Hi Stampers

Just a quick post tonight - have presents to wrap, fudge to make and get the rest of my Christmas cards out!  Yes, I am so late on getting all our cards out.

I used the Bordering Romance Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini.  I also used the Hearts Collection Do you want a copy of the Occasions & Sale-a-bration catalogs?  I'm happy to send them to you FREE (available for distribution now) if you are interested in becoming one of my customers.  If you are already one, the catalogs are on the way!  Please email me [email protected],  your name and U.S. address.  If you have a relationship with another Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, please contact them directly for your copy

Thanks for stopping by today

Tea Shoppe - Sneak Peek

Hi Stampers

I really should be making more Christmas cards  but I can't stop playing with my new toys!  This new stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog is called Tea Shoppe.

I wish you could see all the charming images in this set but you should be getting your Occasions Mini Catalog in the mail (perhaps next week?) and you can turn to page 19 to see this beautiful stamp set. 

I paired the set with the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper available in the Sale-a-Bration Catalog (page 7).

I used the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack to make the flowers.  The pearls are from the Basic Pearls Set.  The flowers were embossed using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.

Thanks for stopping by today