What’s Happening this Month: Join the Fun Paper Pumpkin Pick of the Crop Last Chance – last day is 31 May 2022 Geraniums will always remind me of my grandmother. She loved geraniums and had them in the front yard and next to the driveway (other side of car). When I first saw the Potted Geraniums Stamp Set in the new catalogs, I knew that this would turn out to… 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 »
Today’s card features the Free as a Bird Stamp Set from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog. It will be retiring when the new catalog comes out (May 2022). This set includes a combination of sweet birds, flowers, branches and friend-centric greetings. The bird images were stamped with Tuxedo Black Ink on Basic White Thick Cardstock. They were then colored in using the following Stampin’ Blends: Light Pool Party for the upper… 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 »
Everything is peachy when you craft with the Sweet As a Peach Stamp Set. Build your own images by stamping the peaches, flowers, and foliage individually. The images are perfect for watercoloring. Then add a sentiment that expresses your feelings: thanks, happy birthday, celebrate, and more for perfect handmade cards. Beyond the Horizon Paper Pumpkin Kit Sale-a-Bration – less than 2 weeks left! It’s a good time to Join Stampin’ Up!… Read More »
What’s happening at Stamp with Rachel Sign up and receive two extra stamp sets! Free embellishment with your order With its images of trees, hills, grasses, & deer you can create a natural setting on your handmade cards. The Grassy Grove Stamp Set is going to be a popular one for those hard to make masculine cards – I know it’s going to be one of my go-to stamp sets.… Read More »
Today’s card was made in answer to a team challenge to case a card from the new J-J 2002 Mini Catalog. Though I did not win, I had a lot of fun making this card. Can you imagine that images like those above Turning into this? I don’t think I’ve ever used this many colors in a card – Flirty Flamingo, Real Red, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay Pool… Read More »
My box of preorder goodies came in yesterday and I am forcing myself to wait to open the box until I finish today’s card and post. I’m using the ever popular Forever Fern Bundle paired with the Ever Eden and Blackberry Beauty Designer Series Papers (DSP). I love how the simple images in the Forever Fern and the gorgeous DSPs came together to create today’s card. Card Creation: Stamp and… Read More »
I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. We had a great one that was so much different from last year’s Thanksgiving. I made personalized napkin holders using the Detailed Pumpkins Dies (see below). My favorite item from the dinner was coconut pie – yes, you heard that right! My son-in-law is a former chef and he makes the most amazing and delicious pies. What is your favorite dish from Thanksgiving?… Read More »
