Today’s card features the stamp set “What a Guy” and is a non-SU stamp set. Usually when I am using a “contraband” stamp set it’s because it’s for a very special person. In this case, it’s for my nephew, Peter. When I first saw this stamp set, I thought of Peter – it is so him! The digital image was printed out on Basic White Cardstock and layered with Cherry… Read More »
The New Horizons 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper might possibly be the most beautiful patterned paper you’ll ever buy. These horizon scenes were handpainted by one of our talented artists. The tranquil watercolor imagery will look beautiful as a background on a Sympathy or Thinking of You card front I needed to send out a sympathy card and found only one. Thank goodness it was… Read More »
Today’s card features the A Good Man Stamp Set, Oceanfront Stamp Set and On the Horizon Stamp Set. Whew – I don’t think I’ve ever created a simple card using 3 stamp sets! I used the following ink pads: Balmy Blue for the sky Coastal Cabana for the ocean Crumb Cake for the sand Garden Green for the plant The man was stamped with Tuxedo Black Ink onto Basic White… Read More »
Another grandson birthday this week! And another digital stamp used for today’s card. Most of my digital images are from Angie Blom Digital Designs – I love her masculine images. They are perfect for my 3 grandsons who are in their 20’s. I took DSP from the retired Plaid Tidings 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper and printed out the sweater with one of the patterns. I then glued it… Read More »
Today’s card features a digital masculine stamp in creating it to celebrate my awesome grandson, Troy. I love making cards for the ones I love because I try to customize them as much as possible even if it includes using non SU products. The image and sentiment were printed out on a computer. The background was sponged with Night of Navy Ink using a Blending Brush and a stencil. I… Read More »
Breathe deep and relax. That’s what I hope will happen when someone receives a card I make using the On the Horizon Bundle. I also just love the endless opportunities available when making cards using this bundle and the New Horizons Designer Series Paper (DSP). I stamped the trees directly onto the New Horizon DSP. The trees were inked up with Evening Evergreen Ink and then lightly misted with our… Read More »
For today’s card, I used the Paradise Palms, On the Horizon, Sailing Home Stamp Sets and the Gentle Waves Background Stamp. I absolutely love the new Paradise Palms Bundle and when I created this card I decided to include a sailboat in the scene. Of course, then I needed the waves and the sentiment “Relax & Enjoy Your Day”.☺️ I will be providing a tutorial with card measurements and instructions… Read More »
Whether you’re sailing home or going off to new adventures, the images and sentiments in the Sailing Home Stamp Set will inspire you on your journey Today’s project is a bridge fun fold card and was created for my husband, David’s, birthday. The set reminds me so much of sailing to the Channel Islands in Southern California. We owned a sail boat and sailed many weekends in and around the… Read More »
Bring the strength and boldness of the great outdoors to your crafting with the Wildlife Wonder Stamp Set. The set includes sentiments for many occasions and imagery for wildlife enthusiasts: bear, owl, and wolf. What’s happening this month at Stamp with Rachel: Sale-a-Bration continues It’s a good time to Join Stampin’ Up! Free gift with your order All Together Collection Valentine’s Day Special Today’s card is for my son-in-law, Gary’s, birthday. I combined… Read More »
What’s happening this month at Stamp with Rachel: Sale-a-Bration continues It’s a good time to Join Stampin’ Up! Free gift with your order Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin All Together Collection Today’s card features the Hat Builder Dies. I love that you can build your own hat with personalized labels! In this case, I was able to download a McDonald’s graphic to put on the hat. It’s for a friend who works at… Read More »
