Masculine Monday and sneak peek at Etched in Nature

It’s Masculine Monday and time for a manly card! For today’s project I decided to case from the catalog using the new Etched in Nature Stamp Set. This was given to all participants in the On-Tour live event this month. Since I did not purchase the Beauty of the Earth Collection during pre-order for demonstrators, I decided to make my own background using a new 2021-2022 In Color called Soft… Read More »

Fun Fold Card with the Art Gallery Bundle

It’s Friday and time for a fun fold card! For today’s card, I created a double fold card. The inspiration and directions are from Mary Deatherage – thanks Mary! Like Mary, I used the Art Gallery Bundle and the soon-to-be-retired absolutely gorgeous Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper. Since I have sooo many birthdays, thinking of you and thanks cards, I decided to leave the greeting blank. I will decide… Read More »

April InKing Royalty Blog Hop

Welcome to InKing Royalty’s April Blog Hop! During this year’s blog hops, we are having fun with our stamping favorites – our favorite themes for seasonal cards and projects. This month’s projects feature a mix of butterflies and dragonflies – just in time for Spring. We are excited to share our creations with you today! After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on… Read More »

Masculine Monday – Itty Bitty Birthdays

It’s Monday and it’s time for a masculine card. I paired the retiring Itty Bitty Birthdays Stamp Set with the retiring True Love Designer Series Paper. Surprise, surprise! Did you know there are bold patterns in this DSP? They are perfect for the quick and easy masculine card. I used the sentiment from the Itty Bitty Stamp Set – so true for the recipient of this card. He was awesome… Read More »

Fun Fold Card – Prized Peony

It’s Friday and time for a Fun Fold Card! For today’s projects, I’m using the gorgeous pattern paper from the retiring Peony Garden Designer Series Paper. Before I go into today’s card, I want to show you a mistake I made when not paying close attention to the details on the diagram. I tested the scoring and cutting of this fun fold with the printer paper and thought I was… Read More »

Batter Up! May 2021 Paper Pumpkin

Whether you’re crafting for a father, grandfather, nephew, or brother, we’ve got all your bases covered with the Batter Up! Paper Pumpkin Kit! This month’s kit is the perfect pick for making masculine masterpieces. Then again, we know that grass-stained pants and sliding into home aren’t just for the boys—this month’s kit is a triple threat! Designed with men, sport-lovin’ ladies, and baseball fanatics in mind, anyone would bounce from… Read More »

Forever Fern

For today’s card, I’m using the Forever Fern Bundle. The set is a Distinktive** stamp set; it has a special texture that gives added depth and dimension in a single step, creating photo-realistic images. The Forever Greenery Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! features watercolor patterns and images in a glorious array of green hues. The Forever Fern Stamp Set, the Forever Flourishing Dies and the Greenery Embossing Folder are carrying… Read More »

Clearance Rack Refresh – starts tomorrow!

ORDER YOUR FAVORITES QUICKLY!  The Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack is scheduled to be refreshed tomorrow, April 13, with oodles of additional products at BIG discounts!  Discounted products sell quickly and are ONLY AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.   Shop the clearance rack by clicking here!  Clearance Rack Refresh starts tomorrow April 13. hanks for stopping by today If you should need any supplies, please visit my online store or contact me at (479) 644-3318 or rachelbrumley@cox.net. If your order is… Read More »

Masculine Monday and Saying Goodbye to Rooted in Nature

The Rooted in Nature Stamp Set and Nature’s Roots dies are just one of Stampin’ Up!’s many amazing sets that can be used for masculine cards and in this case, a masculine sympathy card. Today’s card is for the son of my girlfriend from high school. He lost a close co-worker recently and I wanted to let him know I was thinking of him. The background panel is Basic White Cardstock which was… Read More »

Fun Fold Friday and Saying Goodbye to Country Home

It’s Friday and time for a fun fold project. It’s also time to say goodbye to the Country Home Stamp Set which will retire on 3 May 2021. I do not know what this fold is called but I’ll call it a Diagonal Fold. If anyone know the official name, please let me know. I’d appreciate it. I got the idea for the coloring and layout from Alisa Tilsner. Though… Read More »