Rachel Stamps

It's Back to Spool Time and extension of labor day special!

Hi Stampin' Friends

Because of the below special and because several of you were gone this weekend, I've extended my free shipping special for two more days!  See here for details

What a fun promotion Stampin’ Up! is offering this month!!  Here I thought it was back to school time but really, it’s back to SPOOL time!  Time for some free ribbon!  If you know me, free ribbon is a wonderful thing – I love ribbon, don’t you?

While the kids are heading back to school, Stampin’ Up! is going back to ‘spool’! For the month of September, get a FREE package of 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon-an $8.95 value-for every $40 you spend!

Here are the ribbons you can choose to get for free:

The best part is that you’re not limited to how many spool of ribbon you can get for free.  Spend $40 before tax and shipping and you get 1 spool free, spend $80 and get two . . . . This promotion has no limits-for every $40 you spend, you'll get a free package of 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon. Go crazy!  I’m going to be stocking up, are you?

You've got to watch this crazy video!

Thanks for stopping by today

Labor Day Weekend Sale

Hi Stampin' Friends

Labor Day Sale......  is going on from 1 September to 3 September at 12:00 midnight.

If you're like me, since the release of the new Holiday catalog, my wish list has grown leaps & bounds! With so many things to love in this catalog, I would have to say my most coveted items right are the Bundles and they are discounted!

Let me help YOU get the items you want off YOUR wish list so that you can begin creating your Holiday projects before the hustle and bustle of the season begins, after all there is only 115 days until Santa arrives!  From now until Monday, Sept 3rd, 2011 ~ 12 midnight, on orders of $50 or more, shipping is free!

Two ways to take advantage of this offer:

1. If you order through my Stampin' Store, I will reimburse you via a check or paypal.
2. If you order through me, I will send you an invoice.  You can then pay via cc or paypal.

Additionally, with your $50 order you will also be able to take advantage of:

1. Sept SU Promotion - Free Ribbon
2. Frequency Buyer Rewards
3. 50/50 Board
4. Sept Card Kit Tutorial

Have a safe & happy holiday weekend!

Thanks for stopping by today

New type of class

Hi Stampin' Friends

I am now offering private classes in your home.  This is not a workshop and purchase of products is not required though there is a class fee. If you are interested in holding a class in your home, please contact me for questions and/or scheduling.  Currently I can schedule classes in the Northwest Arkansas (Bella Vista, Rogers, Bentonville, Lowell, Springdale) area.

I held my first class last week in Rogers, AR for Jane and her group.  This class will continue to be a monthly class and location will be at the various members' homes.

This is the card and 3D project the ladies made and I think they had lots of fun!  Click here for details of the projects.

What's Happening This Week:

• Stamp Set of the Month:  This month it's $25.00 certificate in Stampin' Up! products!  (ends 31 May 2012)
• Designer Series Paper Share
• Retiring Stamp Set List (ends 31 May 2012)
• Retiring Accessories List (ends 31 May 2012)
• Need a new catalog?  Click here for all the details

Thanks for stopping by today

 

Specialty and Designer Series Paper Share

 Hi Stampin' Friends

It time for another paper share! I'm offering my 6x6 DSP Paper Samplers, packaged in my clear acetate boxes to keep them organized and pretty!

Designer Series Paper (excluding Specialty Designer Series Paper)
A variety of designer Series Paper that tours unique designs that beautifully coordinate with our exclusive colors, designs and stamps. Find one for every crafting occasion, every crafting product and every creative mood.

• Comfort Cafe
• Word Spectacular
• Floral District
• Storytime
• Polka Dot Parade
• International Bazaar
• Be of Good Cheer
• Birds of a feather
• Patio Party
• Fan Fair
• Summer Smooches
• Twitterpated

 If you bought all of them, it would cost you $156.10

I need 8 people for each share.  As soon as a share fills up, I'll start another share.

• Local - $17.87
• Long Distance - $22.87 (includes $5.00 for priority postage)
• I will pay the shipping to my house from Stampin' Up!

BONUS!  With each order you will get FREE 6x6 sheets of the 2012-2014 Color Collection Designer Series Paper Stack (Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit)

How to Order -
Email ([email protected]) or call me (479) 876-7453 to let me know that you are interested in participating.  On 1 June, I will send you a paypal invoice and then order, cut, wrap and package the shares.   They are cut into 6 x 6 pieces, put into a clear storage box and then shipped to you in a PADDED Priority Envelope. I will get these shares to you as soon as possible.

SHIPPING INFORMATION -
• Shares will ship to US addresses only
• All Designer Paper Shares ship USPS Priority Mail due to the weight

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

 

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)

You're My Type

Hi Stampers

Before I go into today's card, I wanted to remind you that Wednesday (29 Feb 2012) is the last day to take advantage of free shipping on any order.  Click here for all the details

Stampin' Up! offers digitals downloads evey Tuesday and today's included the You're My Type Stamp Brush Set.  Vintage typewriters are hip--and so is this retro-themed, seven-piece stamp set. Sentiments rendered in a classic, typewriter font fit perfectly on the typewriter "page." Coordinates with our nostalgiac Attic Boutique product suite from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

Print out today's digital downloads

Download MDS Download Feb 28, 2012

Thanks for stopping by today

 Supplies:

• Paper:  Whisper White Card Stock (100730), Old Olive Card Stock (100702), Blushing Bride Card Stock (119796), Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper
• Accessories:  My Digital S (1222349)tudio (118108), You're My Type Stamp Brush Set (129016), Small Heart Punch (117193), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Non SU (Nestabilities)

 

Moving Day Special

Hi Stampers

Moving day special: 

As most of you know, David and I have decided to sell our home and move to a smaller home.  Amazingly, our home sold within five days of listing and we were were not prepared!   We have found a home and have been busy sorting, packing and getting ready for the move which is scheduled for the 1st week in March.

In celebration of this move, I am offering a promotion/special during the last period of February (23 - 29 Feb 2012).  Free shipping on any order placed through me or my Stampin' Store:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampingbyrachel/

If you place an order through my online store, I will reimburse the shipping in 3 ways (your preference):

1. Send you a check
2. Use paypal
3. Credit towards next order

If you use my online store, send me an e-mail telling me how you would like to be reimbursed.

Thanks for stopping by today

 

What's Happening this week

Hi Stampers

• MY HOLIDAY special ends 15 December 2011.  Check it out here
• HOLIDAY SHIPPING  Place your orders by Wednesday, 14 December for delivery before Christmas.  It's hectic during the holidays for shipping and it takes longer for packages to reach you during this time.
• Did you see Shelli Gardner on the Today show this morning? I did - she talked about Stampin’ Up!’s annual participation in the show’s Holiday Toy Drive.  Kathie Lee loved Shelli's outfit and made her stand up so everyone could see it.
• IT'S GOOD TO BE A HOSTESS promotion ends 15 December 2011.  Click here for details...
• EASY EVENTS CARD KIT TUTORIAL.  You’ll love creating these colorful, quick and economical cards and appreciate the stress-free ease of having cards on hand when you need them. Your friends will appreciate how you brighten their days with your thoughtful cards
• FREE CLASS:  Get a FREE class when you purchase the Christmas Keepsake Box.  Details....
• FREE STAMP SET OF THE MONTH:  Place an online order through my Stampin' Store (no minimum) and your name is automatically entered into a drawing for the month of December 2011.
• EARN FREE STAMPS -  My customers LOVE receiving their free stamps and it's my way of saying thank you!  Click here for all the info

One of the benefits of being a demonstrator is that you can preorder from the upcoming mini catalogs.  I received my goodies Monday night and am having so much fun playing with them.  I'll have some more samples up in the next couple of days.  Check out this post for a sneak peek.

Thanks for stopping by today

Free Holiday Shipping and more.......

Hi Stampers

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas - everywhere I go! 

My radio station is playing Christmas songs all day long and I love it!  In keeping with the Christmas spirit, I am offering a couple of specials until 15 December 2011.

• Free shipping on all orders
• 20% off any item in the Holiday Mini Catalog

This offer is good only through me and should be placed via (479) 876-7453 or e-mail:  [email protected].  If you decide to use my Stampin' Store, I'll reimburse you for the difference via check or paypal (your preference).

Thanks for stopping by today

 

 I really enjoy playing on jigsaw.com every day - it relaxes me.  Click on the jigsaw and it will take you to the site to play.  Have fun!

Dear Santa

Hi Stampers

I want to thank all of you that have taken advantage of my Black Friday/Cyber Monday special.  Thank for being such loyal customers.  The special will continue until Monday, 28 November 2011 11:59pm.  Click here if you want all the information on both my special and Stampin' Up!'s Online Extravaganza!

I was inspired by a couple of cards I saw  somwhere on the bloggersphere but I don't remember where I saw them.  I do know that it was about two months ago.

I used the Established Elegance Brush Stamp Set (again!) for the old typewriter.  The pattern paper is from the First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper.   I love using this paper for the vintage look.

I used the My Digital Studio to make the typewriter and the sentiment and then layered onto card stock and added a couple of embellishments.  So I guess this is considered a hybrid card.

Did you know that the My Digital Studio Express is part of the Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza?  You pay the low price of $39.95 and get $40 worth of FREE digital images?  How cool is that?  I use the My Digital Studio all the time and absolutely love it!

Thanks for stopping by today

Supplies:

Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Cherry Cobbler Card Stock (119685), Basic Black Card Stock (121045), First Edition Speciality Designer Series Paper (121878),

Accessories:  Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker (100082),  Established Elegance Brush Stamp Set (127424), My Digital Studio (118108), Antique Brads (117273), 1 1/4" Basic Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (115615), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Sticky Strip (104294)

Establish Elegance in Elegant Eggplant

Hi Stampers

Now that is a mouthful! Established Elegance in Elegant Eggplant!

I've discovered how much I love the Established Elegance Stamp Brush Set!  I love the vintage feel of it and wanted to make another card like the one here.

This time I used Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive and Early Espresso.

 The image was printed out in Early Espresso on Very Vanilla Card Stock with the dressmaker form faded to 50% so that the sentiment would stand out.  The flowers were also printed in Early Espresso, colored in using the Elegant Eggplant and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers.  They were then cut out using Paper Snips.

The background was spritzed using the Elegant Eggplant Stampin' Write Marker and Color Spritzer Tool.

Don't forget about the special going on right now through Stampin' Up! and through me!  Click here if you want all the details.

Thanks for stopping by today

 Supplies:

• Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Old Olive Card Stock (100702), Elegant Eggplant Card stock (105126)
• Accessories:  Elegant Eggplant 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon (124143), My Digital Studio, Established Elegance Stamp Brush Set (127472), Elegant Eggplant Stampin' Write Marker (105110), Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker(100079), Framed Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (121809), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861), Circles #2 Original Die (114526), Color Spritzer Tool (107066),  Paper Snips (103579), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Stick Strip (104294), Non SU Pearls.

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Special is here!

Hi Stampers:

 

My Black Friday/Cyber Monday Special is here!  From now until Monday at 11:59 pm (CT), you will get a FREE Simply Scored Scoring Tool on qualifying orders and FREE shipping!  See all the details here

 

These orders must be placed through me at [email protected] or (479) 876-7453.  But if you decide to order through my Stampin' Store, I will reimburse you for the shipping.  You can select to receive your refund 3 ways:

•  Check
• Paypal
• gift certificate good on your next order

 Just let me know what you would prefer.

 

Start making your wish list now and checking it twice - and I've even included a list you can fill out!

Wish List Nov 2011 

Thanks for stopping by today

FREE Simply Scored Scoring Tool!

Hi Stampers

I decided to take a little break today - my husband and I took our granddaughter Rachel to Steak N Shake (her favorite place after Chuck-E-Cheese .

Then we went for a walk and visited Cooper Chapel in Bella Vista, AR.  It is one of the most beautiful chapels I have ever seen!  The Chapel was created by renowned  Arkansas architect Euine Fay Jones.  More information on the chapel.....

I am so excited to give you advanced notice of my special for this weekend.  Only three days until my Black Friday/Cyber Monday specials!  Start making your wish list now and checking it twice - and I've even included a list you can fill out

Download Wish List 2011

A Free Simply Scored Scoring Tool Yes, that's right - Christmas has arrived early this year!  You will receive a Free Simply Scored Scoring Tool with every purchase that exceeds $100.00 (before shipping & taxes).  Offer good only through me and only during my Black Friday/Cyber Monday special (15 November through 28 November 2011).

If you place an order during this period but it doesn't exceed the $100.00  minimum, your name will be placed into a drawing for the Scoring Tool.  Drawing will be held on 1 December 2011 and will be announced on my blog.

 And that's not all - FREE SHIPPING!!! during Black Friday/Cyber Monday (25 November through 28 November 2011.

And when you combine my Black Friday/Cyber Monday specials with Stampin' Up!'s Online Extravaganza going on right now, it's a deal you simply cannot resist!

And don't forget, you can apply these purchase to my Frequent Buyers Program and the Free Stamp Set of the Month.

Remember, to take advantage of Stampin' UP!'s Online Extravaganza special, you must place your order through me not my online store.  You can contact me at [email protected] or (479) 876-7453.

 

 Now you can take the chore out of scoring.  Our tool's scoring base fits paper or card stock up to 12" x 12" and features score tracks every 1/8" along top and left side for perfect scoring! 

I love my scoring tool and use it all the time

Thanks for stopping by today

Last day to order

Hi Stampers

• Today is the LAST day to order from the Summer Mini Catalog
• and the last day to take advantage of Stampin' Up!'s August promotion - BUY 3 GET 1 FREE Designer Series Paper.
• It's also the last day for my 20% off from the Summer Catalog.  Click here for details.

Place your orders online from the convenience of your own home, right HERE.

• RESERVE YOUR FREE HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG!  If you would like a FREE copy of the new Holiday Mini Catalog sent to you, please email me your address HERE.  U.S. only.  If you currently have a relationship with another Stampin' Up! demonstrator, please contact them directly for your copy.
• NEW, NEW, NEW!  MY DIGITAL STUDIO DOWNLOADS!  Click here to see this week's MDS additions.

After today it's all about Halloween, Fall and Christmas with the new Holiday Mini Catalog!   That is one of the best parts about being a demonstrator -preorder from the new Mini Catalogs.  I've had my Holiday mini catalog and my new stuff for a month and can't wait to show you what I've been up to!!

With the fall holidays upon us, this is a great time to start a Stampin' Up! business, or even get the discount for yourself! E-mail me if you would like info on my Ink Abouts team!

Sale, Sale, Sale

Hi Stampers

Four more days until 31 August 2011 and the Summer Mini is going away!

 
The Summer Mini Catalog is full of bright cheery colors and cute stamp sets. 

• How can you not love the Sunny Fun Stamp Set  - this set captures the spirit of summer and the Recess Stamp Set,  perfect for teacher cards and playground scrapbook pages. 
• What about the adorable feminine On the Grow  Stamp Set and the delightful whimsical Touch of Kindness Stamp Set  (my favorites)?  They are just too cute. 
• The Strength and Hope Stamp Set is gorgeous and Stampin' Up! will donate $2.00 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation from the purchase of this stamp set. 
• And don't forget about the Open Sea Stamp Set.   The Open Sea gives you a full range of images for designing masculine or travel-themed projects with old world appeal and it coordinates with the  Nautical Expedition Suite.

Get these sets while you can! 

Any product in the Summer Mini is 20% off until 31 August.  If there is any thing you want to purchase, just shoot me an e-mail and I'll send you an invoice.  Or you can order at my Stampin' Store and I will reimburse you the 20%.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Great News!

Hi Stampers

Because of the 3 for 1 Designer Series Paper Promotion right now, I'm passing the savings on to you.  The cost per DSP paper share is now (for the month of August only)

$20.10 vs $25.90 (add $5.00 for long distance).

Here  are the original details

I only have a couple of spots left so if you are interested, please let me know right away.  Call me at (479) 876-7453 or email:  [email protected].

It will go back up to $25.90 on 1 September 2011.

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Convention Special

Hi Stampers

I will be at convention from 12 July through 17 July 2011.  During this time, please take advantage of my special.

Place an order of $100 or more and you will receive 20% off your entire order (excluding shipping and taxes).  Since this special is available only through me, you need to send me an e-mail with your wish list.  I will return an invoice for the amount owed.  You can pay via paypal, CC or check.  If you send a check, I will place the order when I receive the check.

I'll start sending out the invoices upon my return from convention (18 July 2011) and place orders as soon as payment is received.

This post will stay at the top while I am at convention.  Please scroll down for the latest projects.

OMG - I love this card!

Hi Stampers

 
You should be receiving your catalog any day now.  I've been working on sending them out the last couple of days and they are all going out priority mail.

If you have not received yours by this Friday, please let me know and I'll get one out to you right away.

If you would like a copy of the catalog and do not have a demonstrator, please click here for all the details on how to get your copy.

I don't want to bury the poor mailman with all the packages so I've been doing about 30 per day.

Now on to today's gorgeous card!

 
When I first saw this card, I immediately fell in love with it and knew I would be casing it.  It was so hard to work on getting the catalogs out when I wanted to make this card but I wanted to get them out to the mailbox before the mailman showed up!  And after that was done, I was able to start on it.  The original card was made by Jen Timko who was inspired by a card from page 181 of the new catalog.  I always thought that the Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder was more for a modern type card but when I saw what Jen had done with it, I knew I had to case her card.  Thanks Jen for the inspiration!

I decided to use the new in-colors, Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade instead of what Jen used which was Always Artichoke and Cajun Craze.  I also used an Antique Brad instead of a button.  Other than that, it is pretty much a case.

 The Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder was used on Crumb Cake Card Stock and then colored in with an Aqua Painter and Calypso Coral Classic Ink and Lucky Limeade Classic Ink.

 All the edges were distressed using the Cutter Kit.  The sentiment is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes  Stamp Set.  It was stamped with Crumb Cake Classic Ink on Crumb Cake Card Stock.  The Crumb Cake 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon with the Antique Brad completed the shabby chic vintage look.

Isn't this a beautiful card! 

Did you know that you only have two more days to order from the 2010/2011 Idea Book and Catalog?  If there is something you want, be sure and order it before it's gone forever!

Also, tomorrow (Thursday) is the last day to take advantage of the below specials available only through me.

• Nautical Expedition Card Kit & Tutorial - FREE with $50 order.
• 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

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Paper:  Crumb Cake Card Stock (120953), Lucky Limeade Card Stock*

Ink:  Crumb Cake Classic ink (121030), Calypso Coral Classic Ink*, Lucky Limeade Classic ink*

Accessories:  Crumb Cake 1/2 Seam Binding Ribbon (122322), Antique Brad (117273), Cutter Kit, Aqua Painter (103954) Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (114517), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

*available 1 July 2011