Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland -- Isn't that one of the first things you think of when you see this card? I love this colour combo and the MojoMonday sketch.

Stamping with Rach Tips & Tricks

• Use the Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder on the cherry cobbler strip and the white card base to give the card dimension.
• Add dimensionals behind the scallop snowflake image and the bird.
• I don't necessarily always like to have everything perfectly lined up. In this case, the black circle/grey circle/red button are top aligned instead of centered. Cute!

Must-have's to create this card: 

Stamp Set: Four Seasons (hostess set) (Clear: 126832, Wood: 126830)

Paper:  Whisper White (100730), Basic Black (121045), Basic Gray (121044), Cherry Cobbler (119685)

Ink:  Basic Black (126980), Basic Gray (126981), Cherry Cobbler marker (119681), Chocolate Chip marker (102128)

Tools: Dimensionals (104430), 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (118874), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335), 1" Circle Punch (119868), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861)

Accessories: Regals Designer Buttons (119744)

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Butterfly Wishes

I was looking forward to using the Papillon Potpourri stamp set because I absolutely adore butterflies! Did you know that the Elegant Butterfly punch coordinates with this set? I am a sucker for stamp sets and punches that coordinate with one another... ;)

Stamping with Rach Tips & Tricks

• On the smaller piece of white card stock, sponge the edges (a little thicker than usual). This gives it the illusion of a layer of Island Indigo beneath it.
• I used the Rock and Roll technique on the middle butterfly so there was some variation between the butterflies.
• Place 1" and 1 1/4" punched out circles underneath the butterflies to draw attention to them.
• Pierce around the edge of the smaller whisper white cardstock.

Must-have's to create this card: 

Stamp Set: Papillon Potpouri (Clear: 123759, Wood: 123757), Bring on the Cake (Clear: 121958), Wood: 121899)

Paper:  Whisper White (100730), Island Indigo (122923), Daffodil Delight (119683), Summer Smooches 125409)

Ink:  Island Indigo (126986), Daffodil Delight (126944)

Tools: Dimensionals (104430), Elegant Butterfly Punch (127526), 3/16" Corner Punch (119871), 1" Circle Punch (119868), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861), Stampin' Pierce Mat (1262199), Paper-Piercing Tool (126189), Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack (126187), Stampin' Sponges (101610)

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Welcome Baby!

Many of you have asked for sample cards that have a baby theme. Here you have it! This is based off this week's MojoMonday sketch.

I like how the Cherry Cobbler really stands out against the Baja Breeze and Early Espresso. Ignore the crooked lamp...this cards was made late at night :)

Stamping with Rach Tips & Tricks

• The finished size of this card is 5.5"L x 4.25"W
• Stamp and cut out the crib so it gives the card some depth
• Stamp and cut out the teddy bear so it stands out nicely against the crib 
• Layer the white circle over the early espresso circle to balance the card
• To give the card a fun look, pierce the border of the smaller white card stock

Must-have's to create this card: 

Stamp Set: Little Additions (Clear: 121991, Wood: 121921)

Paper:  Whisper White(100730), Early Espresso (119686), Twitterpated Designer Series Paper (125406)

Ink:  Early Espresso (126974), Cherry Cobbler marker 119681), Baja Breeze 126960), Basic Gray (126981)

Accessories: Neutrals buttons (119743), 5/8" Organza ribbon (114319)

Tools: Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882), 2 1/2" Circle Punch (120906), Paper Snips (103579), Paper-Piercing Tool (126189), Stampin' Pierce Mat (126199)

Don't you think the red hearts are a nice addition? A very delicate touch :)

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Happy I Do Day!

I loooove black and white cards! I added a splash of Cherry Cobbler to this since it is a "lovey dovey" card :) This card is based off this week's MojoMonday sketch.

I HIGHLY recommend MojoMonday if you have a hard time creating a card from scratch...like me. MojoMonday give you a template as a starting point which is great to get your creative juices flowing.

So -- how did I make this card, you ask? Read on...

Stamping with Rach Tips & Tricks

• The finished size of this card is 5.5"L x 4.25"W -- a nice elegant size for an elegant card ;)
• Since it's a wedding card, I added Vanilla Shimmer Smooch to the Whisper White layer which gives it a nice subtle shimmer (it's hard to see in the pic)
• To give the card some depth, I ran the large heart and the black strip through the Big Shot using the Elegant Lines texured impressions embossing folder
• to add more bling, put a rhinestone above the "o" in "do"

Must-have's to create this card: 

Stamp Set: Word Play (Clear: 120651, Wood: 120308)

Paper:  Whisper White(100730), Basic Black (121045), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Silver Glimmer (124005)

Ink:  Basic Black (100082)

Accessories: Rhinestone Basic Jewel (119246), Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119277), Dimensionals (104430), Vanilla Shimmer Smooch (118772)

Tools: Big Shot (113349), Full Heart punch (119883), Small Heart punch (117193)

This card literally took me 10 minutes to make -- from thinking about what stamp set to use to the finished product. Give it a try! Shop now to get the supplies you need to create this card!

*** CREATE TO BLESS ***

Birthday Flowers

CASE'd from Jen Sannes at www.simpleandsincere.com

I wish I could take credit for this card .... but I can't. I was searching for ideas how to incorporate the Fun Flowers die and I came across this beautiful card. And what blew my socks off was that the flower was made out COFFEE FILTERS! I know it doesn't take much to blow me away but I thought the coffee filter idea was ingenious! I used 3 layers of coffee filters and I was able to put them through the Big Shot at one time.

Want to know how you can easily make this card? Read on....

Stamping with Rach Tips & Tricks

• The finished size of this card is 5.5"L x 4.25"W -- a nice size to showcase the flower
• Put all 3 coffee filter layers through the Big Shot together --- it will save you lots of time!
• Put adhesive in the middle of the back of each flower. This will allow you to turn the petals up a bit for a 3D look
• to add a bit of bling, use a rhinestone on the dot of the "i" in "Birthday"

Must-have's to create this card: 

Stamp Set: Happiest Birthday Wishes (2011/2012 hostess set)

Paper:  Whisper White (100730), Rich Razzleberry (115316), Basic Black (121045), Bold Brights Designer Series Paper Pack (117155)

Ink:  Basic Black (100082)

Accessories: Fun Flowers Bigz L (121812), Neutrals Designer Buttons (119743), Rhinestone Basic Jewel (119246)

Tools: Big Shot (113349), Glue Dots (103683), Rich Razzleberry Ribbon (retired)

Don't you just love it!??! To get the supplies you need to make this pretty card, shop now!

***Create to Bless***