Birthday Stamp-a-Stack

A small, but lovely group of ladies, including my very eager almost-7-year-old, spent a few hours this morning making 12 birthday cards! Take a look at our fun!

  How can you say no to a face like this!

      Of course I let her join the fun :)

Coffee and card-making...

The only thing missing -- chocolate!

      Excuse the potty seat in the background...

Need to have one at the ready when you have a

        potty-training 2-year old in the house :)

Hard at work!

The line-up! CASE'd from the following:

Stampin Pretty

Rachel Stelzer

Dawn Griffith

My Stamp Lady

Stay tuned for the next Birthday Stamp-a-Stack!

Class Schedule

Here is my class schedule for the rest of the year. I can't wait to see you all! 

Remember to send me payment at least 2 weeks prior to the event to reserve your spot.

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Another Mojo Monday

I loved this week's Mojo Monday sketch. It is very simplistic but allows enough design elements so you can make that perfect card :)


I am finding a new love for the Create a Cupcake stamp set. It's so versatile - meaning, you can use this set for a child's birthday or an adult's! Here's my rendition from this week's sketch:

Stamping with Rach Tips:

• Use dimensionals on the back of the cupcake top to make it pop off the card
• To give it a delicate touch, I used the Eyelet  Border Punch (so pretty!)
• Use Sticky Strip on the back of the Argyle Textured Impressions embossing folder to ensure it in fact sticks to the card base. I find with embossed card stock, regular adhesive doesn't do the trick

Must-have's to create this card:

Stamp Set: Create a Cupcake (Clear-Mount 121982)

Paper:  Very Vanilla (101650), Certainly Celery (105125), Pretty in Pink (100459), Subtles Designer Series Paper (117152), Early Espresso (119686)

Ink:  Pretty in Pink (126955), Early Espresso (126974)

Tools: Dimensionals (104430), Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (127750), Eyelet Border Punch (retired but an excellent substitute is the Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), 1 3/4" Circle Punch (119850), 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (118874)

Easy peasy, right? What do you think? Leave me a comment!

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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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It's Mojo Monday Time!

I really liked the sketch this week (Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge (MOJO244) and decided to create a card in between feedings, changing diapers, cleaning the house, playing "tickle" with the kids... :) I really like how the green pops right off the card and I, of course, had to add some bling :)


Would love to hear what you think - please leave me a comment!

Stamping with Rach Tips:

• I used the new NEW! Raspberry Ripple card stock (doesn't that sound delicious!!) from the new In Colours. Love it!
• Usually I am a matchy-matchy type girl - everything needs to match. But this time I used Old Olive card stock with Lucky Limeade ribbon. A nice compliment I thought.
• To add some sparkle, I incorporated some jewels. What girl doesn't like bling??

Must-have's to create this card:

Stamp Set:  Bring on The Cake (Wood-Mount 121899, Clear-Mount 121958)

Paper:  Subtles Paper Stacks Designer Series Paper (117152), Raspeberry Ripple (126842),

Old Olive (100702), Whisper White (100730)

Ink:  Raspberry Ripple (126859), Raspberry Ripple/Gumball Green/Midnight Muse Markers 

(126856 - comes in a pack with Primrose Petals and Summer Starfruit too)

Tools: Scallop Edge Border punch (119882), 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch (119854), 1 3/8" 

Circle punch (119860)

Accessories: 1/8" Lucky Limeade Ribbon (126060), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246), 

Bitty Buttons (118761), Glue Dots (103683), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

It's an easy-peasy card. Try it for yourself! 

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So long...!

It's time to say "so long!!' to a bunch of Stampin' Up stamp sets, Definitely Decorative pieces, and accessories! This is the last opportunity to order these products. All retiring stamp set orders placed by May 31 will be fulfilled.

Keep in mind that with the start of the new catalog on June 1 (a MONTH early - whoo hoo!), French-language sets will only be available in clear-mount. If you're interested in French-language sets, this will be your last chance to get wood-mount French sets.

The PDF list of retired products can be found here.

Get comfy, grab a hot beverage, and maybe a snack or two and check out what will be retiring. Orders can be placed until May 31. Let me know if you have any questions!

Happy Shopping!

55 new items on the Clearance Rack!!

Who likes a good deal? If you do (which I bet every single one of you do...), check out what's on the Clearance Rack; items such as a number of punches, dies, and accessories. You save up to 60% off!

For example, who doesn't love buttons? The Springtime Vintage Big Designer Buttons (shown to the left) are only $4.39! That's less than a penny each??? What a deal!

Don't delay as stock will deplete verrrry quickly! Click here to shop now!

Join the Stampers 10 Club!

Hello my crafty ladies!

Hurry! There are only a couple of spots left in the Stampers 10 Club so sign up today to confirm your spot!

Stampers 10 Club is an excellent way to slowly and affordably build your inventory of card-making and/or scrapbooking supplies. Here are all the details:

• $20/month
• one month you'll be the hostess which means you have $35 hostess dollars to spend
• receive $5 off my classes & events
• receive a card sample every month to keep or give away
• 10 month commitment
• don't leave the comfort of your own home!

I look forward to having you Join the Club! Just leave me a note here or email me at rachel.pickford@gmail.com.

Happy Stamping!

Join the Club!

I am starting 2 clubs in March and guess what? To participate, you don't need to leave the comfort of your own home!

After the baby is born, I don't think I'll have much time for a few months to have classes, workshops, etc., but I really want to continue to share what I love with all of you. Soooo, read on for all the crafty details!

How can you resist? With either Club, you're going to increase your inventory with product YOU want and need!

Click here to sign up for the Club you want to join! Or contact me with any of your questions.

Sale-a-Bration 2012 is here!

On your mark! Get set! GO!!!! Sale-A-Bration, Stampin' Up!'s biggest promotion of the year, is happening NOW through March 31, 2012. 

FREE SALE-A-BRATION GIFTS!  Now through March 31, 2012, earn a free Sale-A-Bration product of your choice for EVERY $60 you spend on Stampin' Up! products. Spend $200 or more and you will receive both the regular hostess benefits and Sale-A-Bration Hostess Benefits! 

 

Choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product for every $60 you spend!!! This year you can pick from exlusive stamp sets and accessories, as well as a selection of catalogue stamp sets, digital content CD's, Designer Fabric, buttons and even embossing folders!! WOW!

This year you get a FREE Shopping Tote when you host a $200 party!!! PLUS if your party reaches $525, then you'll also receive a FREE hostess bundle!!!

Contact me to schedule a stamping party!

Join during Sale-A-Bration and you only pay $150 (reg. $215) for the Demonstrator Kit PLUS you'll receive Designer Series Paper or a digital download EVERY MONTH for the rest of 2012!!! WOW! Contact me for more information OR Join now

Check out the Sale-A-Bration brochure here!