Rachel Stamps

All Dressed Up

Hi Stampin' Friends

Dressing up your cards and projects has never been easier! Easily cut stamped dress image from the All Dressed Up Clear Mount Stamp Set using the Dress Up Framelits Die.

Love this set - all the cards I've seen using this stamp set have been adorable. The ladies will be making this card and one other (watch blog for 2nd card in the next coming week) at the Big Shot Class scheduled for Monday, 29 April 2013.  Instead of one card that looks the same for all attendees, I'll provide a different DSP for each card with coordinating card stock.  It will be so much fun to see what they all look like.

If you live in the Northwest Arkansas area and would like to attend, please contact me at (479) 876-7453 or [email protected].  RSVP deadline is 22 April 2013.

I also decided to use the funky cute, adorable clips (Hung UP Clips) with the dress.  The dress was made from the Pool Party Designer Series Paper and The ribbon around the dress is Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon.  The rose is non SU.  The base card is Baja Breeze Card Stock (sniff, sniff) which will be retiring this Spring.

SUPPLIES:

All Dressed Up Clear Mount stamp Set #129174	Whisper White Card Stock	Baja Breeze Card Stock	Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder
Patio Party Designer Series Paper #126916	Dress Up Framelits Dies #130101	Ovals Collection Framelits Dies #129381	Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Whisper White 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon #109070	Hung Up Cute Clips #129389	Stampin' Dimensionals	Basic Pearls Jewels Accents

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Seasonal Sayings on Simple Sunday

Hi Stampin' Friends

My head is spinning with all the promotions that Stampin' Up! currently has.  But the one great value that sticks in my mind is the recruitment package.  I know that there are a couple of you that are thinking of signing up especially with the free ink pads.   If you sign up during the online extravaganza (Monday 19 Nov through Wednesday 28 Nov 2012), not only will you get the Collection of Ink Pads ($49.00) value, but you can select any of the stamp sets from the online extravaganza list and some of the are 50% off!  I would love for you to join my team.  I not only have local team members, I also have them in several states across the country.  Call me and we'll talk!

Today's card features the Seasonal Sayings Clear Mount Stamp Set.  So many options for so any occasions and it's the perfect stamp set to color with stampin' write markers for a multi color effect!

If you don’t have a Demonstrator and would like to order supplies for this card, please feel free to contact me. I’d love to help you with your stamping needs.

Thanks for stopping by today

 SUPPLIES:

Seasonal Sayings Clear Mount Stamp Set #128009 Whisper White Card Stock Cherry cobbler Card Stock #119685 Snow Festival Designer Series Paper #126908 Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad #126966 Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies Big Shot Die Cut Machine Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon #120992 3/16" Metallic Brads #119741

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Hello Doily and we have a winner!

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today's card features the Hello Doily Background Stamp.  I decided to keep it simple and quick since is for a new private class scheduled for Wednesday, 7 November 2012 and the attendees are new to stamping.

If you are interested in holding a private class in your home, please contact me for all the details.  I can be reached at [email protected] or (479) 876-7453.

The winner of the Reason to Smile Stamp set is:

Kathy Hering ([email protected]) has left you a comment:

Hello,
my favorite costume this year was my daughter, she was a Hippy Chick and won first prize at her school dance. Thanks for the chance, Kathy H

Kathy - please send me your address and I'll put the stamp set in the mail to you.

Thanks to everyone who played - I really enjoyed reading your comments.

Thanks for stopping by today

Hello Doily Wood Mount Stamp #12284 Perfectly Penned Clear Mount Stamp Set Very Vanilla Card Stock So Saffron Card Stock #105118 So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad #126957

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Simply Sunday - meets Sassy Salutations

Hi Stampin' Friends

Hope you had a wonderful weekend.  We had a pleasant one with temperatures in the 90's - can you believe 90's is comfortable?  After 3 digital temperatures, it  really is!

I've been playing around with MDS 2 (downloaded the trial version) and decided to make this card for Simple Sunday.  It really was an quick and easy card to make.

I used the Sassy Salutation Stamp Brush Set.  I love this set - it's full of occasions verses in a fun font!

I used the Hexagon Punch - Digital Download.  First I aligned all the hexagons and then filled them in with the different pattern paper.

I took a snapshot of the MDS screen so you could see how easy it was.

1.  Select hexagon

2.  Right side of menu under punches, select fill pattern papr

3.  Select designer series paper and click on it.  It fills in the hexagon.

Some of the items I used to make this card:

Sassy Salutations Stamp Brush Set #130860

MDS 2 Trial Versions #130910

Hexagon Punch Digital Download 130924

Baja Breeze Patterns Designer Series Paper 124038

Thanks for stopping by today

 

 

Simple Sunday

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today's card is a very simple and plain one.  I started to make another floral one because I received a floral die cut that I've been dying to try out but then I remembered that I had not made a simple card in ages and I don't want you to get tired of seeing only one type of card on this blog.  I'll experiment with the floral die and have a fancy smancy card for you in a couple of days.

I inked up a square clear block with Early Espresso and stamped it on Very Vanilla Card Stock.  It kinda reminds me of the vintage overlays from the My Digital Studio.  I then stamped the water pump image in Midnight Muse and stamped it over the block image.  I love the new color Midnight Muse and I especially love the new foam Stampin' Pads!

I embossed the base card (very Vanilla Card Stock) with the Argyle Embossing Folder.  That's it - a very simple card!

Some of the items I used to make this card:

CountrySide Stamp Set (W 116998) (C 120495)

Argyle Embossing Folder (127750)

Clear Block D (118485)

Thanks for stopping by today

 

 

 

Christmas Lodge - the MDS way

 Hi Stampers

Today's card features the Christmas Lodge Stamp Brush Set and the My Digital Studio.  This was such a quick and easy card to make.

The sentiment is from the  Deck The Halls Photocard Digital Kit - Digital Downloadand

This is my granddaughter Rachel's version of the Christmas tree:

 Thanks for stopping by today

Supplies:

Paper:  Whisper White Card Stock (100730), Garden Green Card stock (102584)

Accessories:  My Digital Studio (118108), Christmas Lodge Stamp Brush Set (125611), Deck the Halls Photo Kit Digital Download (122176), Basic Jewels Rhinestones (119246), Garden Green Stampin' Write Marker (100080)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gently Falling - Simple Sunday

Hi Stampers

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend and enjoyable Sunday.

Today's card features the beautiful and popular Gently Falling Clear Mount Stamp Set from the Holiday Mini.  It's the ideal stamp set for all of your autumn-themed projects.  This quick and simple card would be perfect for that "Thank You" card that you send to your loved ones for either hosting the Thanksgiving Dinner or for attending the Thanksgiving Dinner.

The "thank you" is from the With All my Heart Stamp Set.  I used one of the nestabilities as a guide for drawing the boxed line on the card.

Note:  I used the Clear mount Perfectly Placed Guides on my block to line up the sentiment.  They are repositionable and went on so easily. 

Don't forget about my blog candy.  Check here for all the details.  Deadline is 23 November 2011.

And, the online extravaganza happening on Monday!  You don't want to miss the sale of the year!  Check my blog first thing Monday Morning!

Thanks for stopping by today

 

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Gently Falling (W 123802) (C123804), With All My Heart (W 118134) (C 118623)
• Paper:  Confetti Cream Card Stock (102835)
• Ink:  Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad (115657)
• Accessories: Canjun Craze Stampin' Write Marker (119678), Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker (100079), More Mustard Stampin' Write Marker (100076), Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker (120973), Clear Mount Perfectly Placed Guides (121785)

Simple Sunday: Thoughts and Prayers the MDS Way

Hi Stampers

Before I go into today's card, I wanted to let you know that I am having problems (with a capital P) with my old video camera.  It  broke during the filming of the  video on how to emboss only the corner using the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder.  I have a Flip (unopened and still in the packaging) which I will need to learn how to use.  I hear it's a very simple camera to operate so I should be delayed only a day or so.

 
 
Today's card fits both the Simple Sunday and Masculine Monday theme's on this week's blog.  I used the  My Digital Studio again  - it is so addicting!  I selected the Thoughts and Prayers Stamp Brush Set which comes installed with the My Digital Studio.   This set is brimming with sentiments of love and concern, and is  a must-have for conveying your feelings at those times in life when you need to reach out to a friend or close one.

 
I printed it out on Naturals Ivory Card Stock and then lightly sponged Baja Breeze Classic Ink on the top of the card and Pear Pizzazz on the bottom of the card using the masking method.  I cut out a piece of the cardboard (that comes with the DSP packages) to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".  I then cut out a frame so that there was a 1/2"  inch all around the cardboard.

A very quick and easy card to make.

•  Double Your Fun.  You can double your reward points during this period.  Click here for all the details. - ends 17 January 2010
• Filled with Love Promotion - ends 24 January 2010
• Sale-a-Bration - Starts 24 January 2010
• Free Stamp Set of the Month for January - Eat Chocolate - ends 31 January 2010

Tomorrow I'll have some blog candy up!  Do you fee lucky?  Then join in on the contest beginning tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by today

 
If you would like to order My Digital Studio or any supplies to complete the above projects, visit my Stampin' Store

 Supplies

Paper:   Naturals Ivory (101849)

Ink: Baja Breeze Classic Ink (111833), Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink (119784)

Accessories:  My Digital Studio (118108), Stampin' Sponges (101610)

Simple Sunday

Good Morning Stampers

Today's card is a very simple card I made for one of my customers.  I used the Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper as the main focal point and the Whisper White 5/8 Satin Ribbon added a soft touch of elegance.  Instead of using one sentiment from the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set, I'm including 4 different ones and I'll let her select which one she want to use for the card.

 
It is so easy and quick to make a beautiful card using Stampin' Up! designer series paper which coordinates with our card stock and inks.

Thanks for stopping by today!

To purchase any supplies for this card or to shop 24/7, visit my Stampin' Store

 

Stamp Set: 

• Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Paper:

• Natural White Card Stock  (102316)
• Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper (117167)

Ink:

• Baja Breeze Classic Ink Pad (111833)

Accessories:

• Whisper White 5/8 Satin Ribbon (114616)
• Small Oval Punch (119863)
• Scallop Oval Punch (119856)

 

A little Love and Happiness!

Good Morning Stampers:

 
The simple lines and lack of embellishments makes this card the perfect candidate for my Simple Sunday post.  Well almost lack of embellishments.  I've added a couple of rhinestones.

The rubons are called Love and Happiness but they are retired but please don't ask me when.  I have a drawer full of rubons that I've purchased from Stampin' Up! over the years but for some reason forget to use them.  Out of sight out of mind I guess!

Don't forget about the contests that end on 31 May 2010.

• Order through my online store and your name will be entered into the drawing for a $25.00 gift certificate. No minimum purchase required to order for your name to be entered into the contest.
• Guess Which Stamps Sets will Retire. Details can be found here.

Thanks to everyone who placed an order during my birthday 20% special.  I really appreciate your business.

That's it for today!

  

Simple Sunday

Good Morning Stampers

It's time for Simple Sunday again.

It's hard for me to make a simple card.  I want to add a layer or two or a rhinestone or a button - anything so that it doesn't look so plain.  So I'm going to challenge myself to make a very plain and simple card every Saturday.  It's a busy day for me anyway so this will help in trying to balance my Saturdays.  Today was my grandson David's birthday and I took him to lunch and then a movie.  We saw "How to Train a Dragon" - I thought it was so cute and I really enjoyed my alone time with David.

What I did:

1. Cut Naturals White card stock to 4 1/4 x 11. 
2. Score front of card at 1/2" from top and at 1 3/4".  This will give you a border on each side of the ribbon.
3. Stamp floral image from Charming (originally featured in the Holiday Mini but you can still buy it) after inking it up with the Always Avocado and Brocade Blue Stampin' Write Markers
4. Ink up your sentiment with Brocade Blue Classic Ink and stamp on lower right corner.
5. Add Brocade Blue Grosgrain Ribbon
6. Easy Peasy - you're done!

Thanks for stopping by today - but before I forget to remind you:

Two promotions ending on 31 March 2010:

1. Sale-a-bration ends on 31 March 2010 and your last chance to get a free item with every $50 order. 
2. The starter kit is 15% off until 31 March 2010 plus you get one free stamp set from Stampin' Up!.  For more information on becoming a demonstrator, click here.  I have sweetened the pot by adding a stamp set from me - any amount from any of the catalogs.

And don't forget about the three contests for this month - drawing on 1 April 2010:

1. Leave a comment on any post (chance to win Good Neighbors Clear Mount Stamp Set)
2. Shop via my on-line store(no minimum required) (chance to win Happy Moments Clear Mount Stamp Set) 
3. Name your favorite class that you've taken with me.  See here for details.  Chance to win a free class. 

To order any of the supplies for this card or to shop 24/7, click here

What to Get:

• Stamp Set:  Charming (116519)
• Paper:  Naturals White card stock (102316)
• Ink:  Brocade Blue Classic Ink (101102)
• Accessories:  Brocade Blue Stampin' Write Marker (100064), Always Artichoke Stampin' Write Marker (105113), Brocade Blue Grosgrain Ribbon (109057), Bone Folder (102300), Paper Cutter (104152)

Simple Sunday

Good Morning Stampers

Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Today's card is one the ladies will be making at Stamp Camp on Wednesday, 10 March 2010.  If you are not busy that day and you live in the Northwest Arkansas area, come on over and have some fun.  Just let me know so that I can be sure and have enough card stock cut up for everyone!

A very simple and clean design for the ladies with just a touch of pink!  To me it shouts Spring -  What do you think?

The image is from Abundant Hope and was stamped with Basic Black Classic Ink.  The flowers were colored with Pretty in Pink Classic Ink and an aqua painter.  The leaves were colored in using Old Olive Classic Ink. 

The sentiment is from the Well Scripted Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini Catalog.
 

The ribbon is called Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon and is also from the Occasions Mini.  It's gorgeous IRL.

 

I layered the main image with Pretty in Pink card stock punched with the new decorative Scallop Trim Border Punch (FREE for a $50 purchase) to give it a subtle dainty look. 

Thanks for visiting today - hope to see you tomorrow!  I'll have some more cards that the ladies will be making on Wednesday.

To purchase any of the supplies for today's card or to shop 24/7, click here

Supplies:

 

• Stamp Set:  Abundant Hope (wood 117054) (clear 118547), Well Scripted (wood 117072) (clear 118601)
• Paper:  Naturals White card stock (102316), Pretty in Pink card stock (100459)
• Ink:  Basic Black Classic (101179), Pretty in Pink Classic (101301), Old Olive Classic (102277)
• Accessories:  Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon (117289), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402),
• Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads (109110)