Rachel Stamps

Dapper Tanner

Hi Stampin' Friends

I was fortunate enough to be in California for my grandson's (Tanner) prom.  The kids always look so gorgeous when they dress up for prom.  When I first saw Anissa's (Tanner's girlfriend) dress, I immediately thought Strawberry Slush!

I made a card to send him to let him know how proud I am of him and the fine young man he is turning out to be.

I used the Dapper Dad Clear Mount Stamp Set from the Spring Catalog.   This set was not in the big catalog but it still might make it if it comes out in the Spring Catalog carry-over list.  I hope so because you can use this set for more than Father's Day - it's so vertsatile.

If you need any supplies to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you like send me you list and I'll be more than happy to place the order for you.  Email me at  [email protected] or (479) 876-7453.

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Supplies:

New In-colors (2013-2015)

• Strawberry Slush Card Stock (available 31 May 2013)
• Strawberry Slush Classic Ink Pad (available 31 May 2013)

Naturals White Card Stock	Basic Black Card Stock	Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die #123128	Houndstooth Embossing Folder
Big Shot Die Cut Machine	Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue	3/16 Neutrals Brads #119736	Stampin' Dimensionals

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Today's the last day to take advantage of the 20% special!

Hi Stamping Friends

After breakfast at the Kitchen Cajun in Ventura, we went to an old favorite spot.  The Cross at Grant Park in the hills above Ventura.  I don't know why we moved away from this area - it's been beautiful here and I'm a little homesick for this place.  

In 1782 Father Junipero Serra founded the San Buenaventura Mission. Soon after, a large wooden cross was placed on a neighboring hillside as a guidepost for travelers. Over the years, the original cross and a series of replacements were lost to the elements, but locals never gave up. The current cross has stood atop its circular stone pedestal since 1941, and today the Preservation Trust and community volunteers are committed to maintaining and improving the park for everyone’s enjoyment. Serra Cross Park also has a romantic legacy—throughout the years, countless couples have been married here, making this a particularly cherished piece of local heritage

Saturday - Today's the last day~

As you know, I'm in California to celebrate my birthday.  And because I appreciate you all so much, I am offering 20% off your total order during the period 10 - 18 May 2013.  

Place your online order during this period and use Hostess Code QUTKNGC3 and your name will be entered into a drawing for Hostess benefits.  Amount of benefits will depend on how large the total workshp order is but it will be at least $25.00 in benefits.

• Once you place your order, it will be shipped directly to you.
• You can add-on current, sale, new arrivals and clearance merchandise too.  Make your list for your favorites and get them before they are gone, gone, gone!
• If your order is more than $150, do not use the Hostess Code because you are entitled to your own hostess benefits.
• This applies to online orders only!

I will reimburse you when I return from my trip (after 25 May 2013) for the 20%.  I can reimburse you via:

1. check
2. paypal
3. or 20% off your first order from the new catalog.  

BONUS!  If you choose the 3rd option, you will receive free shipping in addtion to the 20% off!  

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 QUTKNGC3 
6. Don't forget to click the "APPLY" button
7. Complete your shopping

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Blooming with Kindness

 Hi Stampin' Friends

The stunning Blooming with Kindness six-piece stamp set gives you plenty of options for sending your best regards. Includes expressions of support, gratitude, and even birthday wishes. Or use the floral image as a breathtaking focal point for your next scrapbook page!

This card is for my cousin whose birthday is in April - I am way ahead of the game in this case!  Usually I'm making them at the last minute (LOL).

I colored in the flower image using Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Markers.  I then lightly spritzed it with water to give it a soft look.   If you look closely you can see where it's darker in some places and lightly in other places.  That's from the spritizing.

The background was embossed using the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder from the Holiday Catalog and it's still available.  The pattern paper is the First Edition Specialty Design Series Paper and  which was punched on the left edge of the DSP with the Eyelet Border Punch (retired).   The gorgeous, gorgeous lace is from the Artisan Embellishments Kit from the Spring Catalog.  Did I say it was gorgeous?

I recently learned that it's easier to attach the lace if you use Sticky Strip.  I was using Tombo Multi-purpose Glue and it would go all over the place (too messy) though I do use it to adhere the card stock together.  But the Sticky Strip is so much better for the lace!

If you need any supplies to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or you can send me your wish list and I'll be more than happy to place the order for you.

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SUPPLIES:

Blooming With Kindness Clear Mount Stamp Set #126422	Very Vanilla Card Stock	Calypso Coral Card Stock #122925	First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper #121878	Artisan Embellishments Kit #129328
Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder	Big Shot Die Cut Machine	2011 In Color Stampin Write Markers #123002	Stampin' Dimensionals	Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue
Sticky Strip #104294

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Amazing Family

Hi Stampin' Friends

Hope you had a wonderful weekend and happy belated St Patrick's Day!  My Husband and I had our first date (Lunch at the Shadows!) on St Patrick's Day a long, long, long time ago!  We dated briefly before moving on and marrying other people but then we found each other again.   Our life together was meant to be!

The Amazing Family Clear Mount Stamp Set is very vintage and on trend.   It is so versatile--and perfect for both Mother's and Father's Day.   It coordinates with the Amazing Accent Stampin' Around Standard Wheel.

This started out as a spring like card but then I discovered I do not have "yellow" card stock in my supplies!  I usually add items to my supply list before I run out but in this case I forgot.   I always think of spring when I come across a black and white card with a "yellow" pop of color and since this weekend was gorgeous, I wanted to make a "spring" card.  But since I didn't have yellow card stock, I decided to use red card stock.  The red color gives the card a more formal look.  What do you think.

Maybe I'll make the same card but with a yellow accent to see which one I like the best.  Well, I better add So Saffron, Daffodil Delight and Summer Starfruit to my list before I forget.

The flowers and ribbon are non SU.

If you need any supplies, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you like, send me your list and I'll be more than happy to place it for you.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

SUPPLIES:

Amazing Family Clear Mount Stamp Set #129192	Naturals White Card Stock	Basic Black Card Stock	Real Red Card Stock #102482
Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die #123128	Basic Black Classic Ink Pad	Labels Collection Framelits	Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

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Lacy & Lovely

Hi Stampin' Friends

Oh, I love the name of the stamp set I'm using today.  It's called Lacy & Lovely Clear Mount Stamp Set. The ladies will be making this card at class on Friday.   There are a couple of openings for the class so if you live in the Northwest Arkansas area and would like to attend, please let me know ASAP.

This elegant seven-piece set has the all of the grace and quiet beauty of a luxurious Victorian parlor. Use it to create embellishments--or to make a lovely set of cards, tied with 5/8" Satin Ribbon, for someone very special.  You can use it with the 1", 1-3/8" and 2-1/2" Circle Punches for a finished look.

The images and sentiment were stamped with Versamark on Crumb Cake Card Stock and the heat set with White Stampin' Emboss Powder.

The images on the bottom of the card is from the retired stamp set called Style Beautiful though it is still available in digital format (#123991).

The lacy circle image and sentiment are from the Lacy & Lovely Clear Mount stamp Set.  The butterflies were punched out using the new Bitty Butterfly Stamp from the Spring Catalog.

If you need to order any supplies to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you like, send me your list and I'll place the order for you.  But if you order online, you will get a copy of the Boutique Boxes Design Printed Kit Tutorial for FREE!  Click here to check it out.

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SUPPLIES:

Lacy & Lovely Clear Mount Stamp Set #122887	Crumb Cake Card Stock #120953	Perfect Plum Card Stock #101889	Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - Subtles Collection #11715
Perfect Plum 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon #122987	VersaMark Ink Pad	White Stampin' Emboss Powder #109132	Heat Tool
Bitty Butterfly Punch #129406	Basic Pearls Jewels Accents	Sticky Strip #104294	Stampin' Dimensionals

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Everybunny

Hi Stampin' Friends

This has to be one of the cutest stamp sets in the annual catalog.  It's called Everybunny and I love all the animal images in it.  It has four fluffy bunnies, three matching mushrooms, two cute chicks, and one egg-stra special egg plant.

The bunny image was stamped on Watercolor Paper with Jet Black Stazon. I then colored in the image with an aqua painter and Marina Mist, Soft Suede, Pretty in Pink and Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pads.

To get the top die cut, I used the Labels Collection Framelits and only fed the watercolor paper through the Big Shot about 1/4 of the way.  Then I reversed it.  I then cut the sides and bottom out with my amazing new trimmer!

The smooth & sassy Marina Mist 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon is from the Spring Catalog.

If you need any supplies to make this card or if you need anything at all, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service and don't forget everyone who orders online will receive my free monthly tutorial available next week.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

SUPPLIES:

Everybunny Clear Mount Stamp Set #122707 6 X 9 Watercolor Paper #122959 Naturals White Card Stock Marina Mist Card Stock #119682 Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack - 2011 In Color # 122384 Jet Black Stazon Pad #101406 Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad #126953 Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad #12697 Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin' Pad #126955 Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad #126962 Aqua Painter #103954 Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder Labels Collection Framelits Big Shot Die Cut Machine Marina Mist 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon #129292 Basic Pearls Jewels Accents Stampin' Dimensionals

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She's All That

Hi Stampin' Friends

I love to play with My Digital Studio.  Today's card is using the She's All That Stamp Brush Set.

I printed out the image on Tea for Two Designer Series Paper and then use our new Ovals Collection Framelits Dies from the Spring Catalog to die cut it.  It was layered onto So Saffron Card Stock which was embossed with the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder and then die cut with the Ovals Collection Framelits Dies.

The flower is from the Flower Trim from the Spring Catalog.   I colored it using the So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker.   I love how you can color the flowers any color you like.  I'm going to buy several packages because I can see me using them for a long, long time!

The pearls were colored in using a yellow sharpie.

If you need any supplies to make this card, please visit my  Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you like, you can send me the info and I'll place the order for you.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 SUPPLIES:

She's All That Stamp Brush Set #129935 My Digital Studio So Saffron Card Stock #105118 Very Vanilla Card Stock Tea for Two Designer Series Paper #129311 Ovals Collection Framelits Dies #129381 Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder Big Shot Die Cut Machine So Saffron 3/8 Inch Taffeta #122982 5/8" Flower Trim #126869 Stampin Write Markers - Subtles Collection #119700 Basic Pearls Jewels Accents

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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

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Happy 50th Anniversary!

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today's card is for a very dear friend, Diana, that I've known since high school.  The card is for her and Wayne's 50th wedding anniversary.

I decided to break open the Artisan Embellishment Kit from the spring Catalog and use the abolutely gorgeous lace that's in it.  It's the most beautiful lace that Stampin' Up! has every offered (that I know of) and I absolutely, unconditionally, categorically, totally, love it!

I also used the flowers from the 5/8" flower trim.  I sponged them lightly on the ends with Soft Suede Classic Ink.  The leaves, from the bird punch, were also sponged on the ends with Soft Suede Classic Ink.

The background is Very Vanilla Card Stock which was embossed using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and then layered on Brushed Gold Card Stock.

If you need any supplies to make today's card, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or if you like, send me your list and I'll place the order for you.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 

SUPPLIES:

Very Vanilla Card Stock Brushed Gold Card Stock #102935 My Digital Studio Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad #12697 Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Artisan Embellishments Kit #129328 5/8" Flower Trim #126869 Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue Bird Punch #117191 Stampin' Dimensionals Stamping Sponges #101601

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More More Amore

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today's card features the new gorgeous valentine dsp called More Amor Specialty Designer Series Paper and all time favorite Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set.  This is one of the cards the ladies will be making at stamp camp tomorrow. 

The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set.  This is one of my all time favorite stamp sets - it includes a sentiment for all most every occasion!   After stamping with Real Red Classic Ink,  I die cut it with the Bitty Banners Framelits Dies.

The heart is one of the laser cut hearts in the More Amore Speciality Designer Series Paper.

 

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 SUPPLIES:

Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set #115370 Very Vanilla Card Stock Pool Party Card Stock #122924 More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper #129309 Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad #126949 Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder #129383 Bitty Banners Framelits Di Big Shot Die Cut Machine 5/8" Crochet Trim Victoria #118481

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Officially Awesome Digital Content

Hi Stampin' Friends

It's freezing outside, so how about we daydream about love and spring? (And if it's not freezing where you are, then consider yourself lucky!) Check out this week's new downloads (see below), full of Valentine's Day stuff and spring things. Don't miss our Officially Awesome Valentines Designer Template with its tiny, trendy valentines that fit in tiny, trendy envelopes.

And don't forget to the can't-miss digital content from the Spring Catalog (page 39) for only $9 Hostess dollars with a qualifying order (Stack of Millions Digital Collection Disc #130675

 

 

 

 

January 8, 2013 Downloads

 

Affection Collection Stamp Brush Set #133016 Delicate Adornments Digital Download #132265 Officially Awesome Valentines Designer Template #133009 Two Tone Ribbon Digital Download #13227

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Beautiful Birthday and blog candy winner

Hi Stampin' Friends

Today's cards features the single stamp called Beautiful Birthday.  Sometimes all you need is a sweet and simple birthday stamp--and this is it! Use it to make cards in advance--so you're always ready with handmade birthday greetings for those you love.

I used the Mojo Monday sketch for this card and it was so much easier using a premade sketch than to try and figure out what looks good.   Do you know of any other blogs that have sketches?

The background paper is from the Spring Catalog and is called Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack.  I used one of the flowers from the 5/8" Flower Trim.  This is quickly becoming one of my favorite accessories - love the dimensional flowers.

The leaves are from the Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack and were punched out using the Bird Punch.

BLOG CANDY WINNER:

Random.org selected the following winner for an accessory from the Spring Catalog:

Linda
White ([email protected]) has left you a comment:

That is hard to just pick one. I love the lace tape but I am seeing lots of DP that is pretty awesome also. The secret garden bundle looks neat too.

Linda - please send me your address and I'll get the lace tape out to you.

Thanks to everyone who submitted comments.  I also found it hard to select one because so many fit my style of stamping.  I have to absolutely say that this is my favorite catalog ever!

If you need any supplies to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 shopping.  Or if you like send me an e-mail and I'll place the order for you.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

 SUPPLIES:

Beautiful Birthday Single Stamp #125562 Very Vanilla Card Stock Midnight Muse Card Stock Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack #129312 Gumball Green Stampin' Ink Pad #12686 Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder Big Shot Die Cut Machine Bird Punch #117191 2 1/2" Circle Punch #120906 5/8" Crochet Trim Victoria #118481 5/8" Flower Trim #126869

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Feeling Sentimental

Hi Stampin' Friends

As I've said before, it's so hard for me to make a masculine card so I decided to resurrect my "Masculine Mondays".  Maybe I'll get better as I get into the habit of making them. 

I have two brothers who share the same birthday - February 7th.  I made the first card here for the oldest of the two.  This card is for my younger brother, Bobby.

Again, I used the Feeling Sentimental Stamp Set.  I love this set because it is vintage and you know I love vintage!

The background paper is the Fan Fair Designer Series Paper from the annual catalog.  Other than, it's a simple card and easy to make.

SUPPLIES:

Feeling Sentimental (Sale-a-bration Catalog)

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Oh Hello

Hi Stampin' Friends

I'm using Oh Hello Stamp Set for today's card.  Doesn't it just scream Spring?

This set has bold designs and striking patterns. The wow factor is so easy to achieve with this amazing seven-piece set and it coordinates with our Ovals Collection Framelits Dies.

 

 

 

I love the gorgeous new 5/8" Flower Trim in the Spring Catalog.  Its vintage dimensional flowers on strips of tulle.  You can either use them on a strip like I did on this card.  Or you can use them individually like in today's post.

I stamped the sentiment in Indigo Island on Very Vanilla Card Stock.  I love how the words look 3 dimensional.

 

 

 

The designer paper is the Tea for Two Designer Series Paper from the Spring Catalog.  I am going to stock on up this paper - it is so beautiful!

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SUPPLIES:

Oh Hello Clear Mount Stamp Set #130733 Very Vanilla Card Stock So Saffron Card Stock #105118 Island Indigo Card Stock #122923 Tea for Two Designer Series Paper #129311 Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad #126986 Paper Doily Sizzlits Die #125592 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon 5/8" Flower Trim #126869

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More Amore and a surprise for Tina!

Hi Stampin' Friends

Finally received my camera memory card so I'm back in business!  Today's card using the More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper from the Spring Catalog.

The digital image is from the PS I Love You Stamp Brush Set.  I love the cupid image in this set and because it is digital you can make the it as big or as small as you want.

I used the Labels Collection Framelits to die cut the image and then sponged it with Early Espresso Ink.  The large heart was die cut using the Hearts Collection Framelites and embossed with the Perfect Polka Embossing Folder.  The smaller hearts are die cut from the Fashionable Hearts Embosslits.  The tag was made using the Two Tags Bigz Die and embossed using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.

The strip of card stock over the More Amore Speciality Designer Series Paper was made using the MDS2 and the Presto Pattern Overlays Stamp Brush Set.  I'm glad I'm able to make a background using the script pattern since the Script Background Stamp is retired.

A surprise for Tina! 

Since Tina was the first one in 2013 to order online, I am sending her the Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit. 

Tina - It will be on its way to you tomorrow.  Thanks for placing that 1st order!

You just never know what I am going to do or when I will give away prizes.  Last time I sent a surprise to the person (Lisa) who commented the most on my blog.

Thank you to all my customers  - you make me feel so special!

Tomorrow, I'll list my top ten favorites from the Spring Catalog.  It should be top 30 because I love almost everything in that catalog and it was hard to decide.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

SUPPLIES:

More Amore Speciality Designer Series Paper (129309) Spring Catalog 

P S I Love You Stamp Brush Set #127186 Presto Patterns Overlays Stamp Brush Set #122142 My Digital Studio Very Vanilla Card Stock Baja Breeze Card Stock Hearts Collection Framelits Dies #125599 Labels Collection Framelits Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175 Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder #117335 Big Shot Die Cut Machine Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon #119959 Baja Breeze 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon #127964 Stamping Sponges #101601 Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad #12697 Linen Thread

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More Amore - Sneak Peek

Hi Stampin' Friends

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and were able to spend it with your loved ones.  We had a lovely Christmas - my son-in-law who is a chef made tamales and they were delicious - even better than the ones I have made in the past.  Thanks David!

I've been playing around with some of the new goodies from the Spring Catalog.  This is the best catalog ever!  It has everything I like in a card which is shabby chic and vintage.

If you are a customer of mine and have not received your copy of the Spring Catalog, please let me know and I'll get one out to you.  If you do not have a demonstrator and would like a catalog, please request a copy at [email protected].

Thanks for Stopping by today!

SUPPLIES: 

• Heart from the More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper (129309) Page 10 
• Love Ticket from the Atisan Embellishments Kit (129328) Page 10
• Background from the Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack (129312) Page 16

Very Vanilla Card Stock Paper Doily Sizzlits Die #125592 Big Shot Die Cut Machine 5/8" Crochet Trim Victoria #118481 Rose Red 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon #121884

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A Cardinal Christmas

Hi Stampin' Friends

I thought I was finished making Christmas cards but when I bought a gift for my BFF Jane, I wanted to make a card that matched the gift bag.

And I thought the Cardinal Christmas Stamp Brush Set was the perfect match.  I have the digital download so it's not considered retired - I am so glad because the cardinal is one of my favorite birds and we have a lot of them in this area.

I was able to color in the image with Cherry Cobbler for the cardinal and berries and Old Olive for the leaves. The image was then printed on Very Vanilla Card Stock.  One of the updates to the My Digital Studio is the coloring tool and it's awesome!  Did you know that you can still get the My Digital Studio on a 30 day trial basis?  Check it out!

I reduced the image and printed it out for the inside of the card.

 I used the new Needlepoint Embossing Folder for both the panel on the front and the layer on the inside of the card.

If you need any supplies to make this project, please visit my Stampin' Store for 24/7 service.  Or you can contact me at rachel@artisticdesignsbyrachel or (479) 876-7453 and I'll be more than happy to place the order for you.

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SUPPLIES:

• Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder (129383) (available 3 Jan 2012)
• Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (retired) 

Cardinal Christmas Stamp Brush Set #123966 My Digital Studio Very Vanilla Card Stock Old Olive Card Stock #100702 Cherry cobbler Card Stock #119685 Snow Festival Designer Series Paper #126908

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