It's a Polar Party!

Here's the latest Christmas card I created this morning before headin' off to church :) It's based off of the MojoMonday sketch.

Isn't it adorable? I love the Polar Party stamp set. It allows my inner child to come out and colour :)

Stamping with Rach Tips & Tricks

• Use markers to colour in the polar bear, penguin, and stocking! The beauty is that you can use any colours you want!
• Use twine to give it a more rustic feel.
• Texture emboss the cherry cobbler base to give it a snowy look and feel.

Must-have's to create this card:

Stamp Set: Polar Party (Clear-Mount 122677, Wood-mount 122675)

Paper:  Very Vanilla (101650), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Old Olive (100702), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (126901)

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler marker (119681), Basic Black marker (100082), Old Olive marker (100079), Marina Mist marker (119679), Night of Navy marker (100069), Melon Mambo marker, Daffodil Delight marker (119677), Rich Razzleberry marker (120970)

Tools: Dimensionals (104430), Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder (117335), Scallop Border Punch (119882), 1" Circle Punch (119868), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861), Twine

What a fun card, eh? This just might in the line-up for the November Make n Take...! Happy creating!

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It's MojoMonday time!

Yes -- I'm late...very late with this design since the sketch came out almost a week ago!! Actually, I am waaay behind on my blog entries as a whole! Life with 3 kids doesn't give me much time to dedicate to my blog... Hope you've been keeping up to date with my Facebook "Stamping With Rachel" page or you've been getting my "Newsflashes". If not, sign up for both now!

Soooo, I wanted to show you the latest Christmas card I created. It's based off the MojoMonday 264 sketch.

I also based my design off the card Mary Fish did -- I absolutely adore her work. This card is part of the Christmas Stamp-a-Stack repertoire - RSVP for this event quick as the spaces are going fast!

Ok - back to the Christmas card....


Stamping with Rach Tips & Tricks

Use dimensionals on the back of the bird to make it pop off the card.

Use the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder on the Cherry Cobbler card stock to give it a snowflake effect.

To get the cut-out at the bottom of the striped 'bookmark, use the square punch.

Must-have's to create this card:

Stamp Set: Four Season (Hostess Set, Clear-Mount 126832, Wood-Mount 126830), Teeny Tiny Wishes (Clear-Mount 127802, Wood-mount 115370)

Paper:  Whisper White (100730), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Old Olive (100702), Early Espresso (119686), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (126901)

Ink:  Early Espresso (126974), Old Olive marker (100079), Real Red marker (100052)

Tools: Dimensionals (104430), Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder (117335), Eyelet Border Punch (retired but an excellent substitute is the Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), 1" Circle Punch (119868), 2 1/2" Circle Punch (120906), 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (118874), Square punch 

Let me know what you think! I love to receive comments!

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Mojo Monday Time!

Chock-Full of Cheer

This week's Mojo Monday sketch was so cute I had to use the new stamp set "Chock Full of Cheer" from the new catalogue. Aren't these mittens the cutest?

Stamping with Rach Tips:

• I used the In Colour NEW! Gumball Green card stock.
• Cut out the mittens and use dimensionals to have them pop off the page.
• To add a gentle touch, I used Very Vanilla Seam Binding ribbon for the bow.
• Sponge the edges of the mittens' frame so it blends nicely with the base layer.

Must-have's to create this card:

Stamp Set: Chock-Full of Cheer (Wood-Mount 126715, Clear-Mount 126717)

Paper:  Gumball Green (126840, Cherry Cobbler (119685), Be of Good Cheer DSP (126896), Very Vanilla (101650)

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler (126966)

Tools: Sponge (101610), Dimensionals (104430)

It's a VERY easy card to put together. Give it a try and let me know what you think. You know I love comments :) 

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MojoMonday

I FINALLY got around to this week's MojoMonday's sketch challenge! I received my Occassion Mini bundle too and I am IN LOVE with the NEW Pleated Satin ribbon. Isn't it gorgeous??! This new style of ribbon also comes:in:

• Pear Pizzaz
• Riding Hood Red
• Blushing Bride (what I used in my sample)
• Baja Breeze

Well, lets get on with it. Here is the sketch:

And here is my take on it. I am one for simple style and that's what you get here with a bit of bling with the Heat Embossed Silver Christmas tree and a bit of flair with the Eyelet border punch.

I really enjoyed putting this card together. The colours used aren't traditional Christmas colours but it's okay to think/create outside of the box :) Give it a whirl!

Ink: Blushing Bride, Basic Gray                                        Paper Stock: Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Twitterpated DSP (NEW - available Jan 4!)                        Stamp Set: Snow Swirled, Tags Til Christmas                             Accessories: Blushing Bride Pleated Satin Ribbon (NEW! available Jan 4), Sterling Silver Embossing Powder Tools: Decorative Label Punch, 1 3/4" x 7/8" Oval Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Heat Tool, Versamark, Dimensionals, Sponge

Why don't you try coming up with your own design to this sketch and load it up on the MojoMonday website for all to see :)

Create to bless!

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September Make n Take

Another Make n Take night came and went and were we busy little bees making these beauties:

I can't believe we are already making Christmas cards!


Joy at Christmas

Card Stock: Whisper White, Bashful Blue
Ink: Bashful Blue, Rose Red
Stamp Set: Perfect Punches
Tools: Big Shot, Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, 1 3/4" Scallop Punch, 3/4" circle punch, dimensionals, sticky strip
Accessories: 5/8" Organza Whisper White ribbon


Tips & Tricks:

• to get the ruffled ribbon look, put stick strip across your card stock. Start on the left end and fold over the ribbon. To ensure the ruffles stay down as shown, put a small bit of adhesive under the ruffle and push down
• one of the girls at the Make n Take put a rhinestone jewel in the center of the embossed snow flakes. It was an excellent touch and certainly sparkled up the card!

                                                              Happiest Birthday Wishes!

CASE'd by Julie Davison

Card Stock: Calypso Coral, Basic Black
Ink: Basic Black
Stamp Set: Happiest Birthday Wishes (Hostess Set)
Tools: Lace Ribbon Border Punch (NEW!!), 3/4" circle punch
Accessories: Basic Pearls


I love how simple this card is yet it makes such an impact. Loving these colours together!

Happy Thanksgiving

CASE'd by Julie Davison

Card Stock: Soft Suede, River Rock, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake DSP (in NEW Holiday Mini)

Ink: Early Espresso, Pear Pizzaz

Stamp Set: Gently Falling, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Tools: Dimensionals

This card could be used as a masculine birthday card too!

                                                              Christmas Cheer


Card Stock: Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive marker, Real Red marker, Tempting Turquoise marker, Daffodil Delight marker
Stamp Set: Polar Party
Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot embossing folder, 2 1/2" Circle punch, Modern Label Punch, dimensionals
Accessories: Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine, Real Red Polka Dot ribbon (retired)

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