Global Stamping Friends - Love Blog Hop

Hi Crafters,

The wonderful Global Stamping Friends are back with another international blog hop to inspire your creativity.  This month we are feeling the love.

My project is a wedding congratulations card and I've gone a bit rustic!

I started with Cherry Cobbler card blank for my base card.  I stamped the Tree Rings background stamp in Crumb Cake ink onto Crumb Cake cardstock and then roughed up the edges with a pair of Paper Snips.  This is a really easy way to add texture.  I tore a piece of vellum to create a border and then heat embossed "Congratulations" from the Beautiful Bouquet stamp set in gold.  My topper image is from the Always and Forever stamp set which co-ordinates perfectly with the background.  I used Very Vanilla cardstock and heat embossed in gold again.  Taking the smallest heart die from the Sweet and Sassy Framelits, I cut a Cherry Cobbler heart to match the card blank and raised this up with Stampin' Dimensionals.  

I hope you have been inspired by our Blog Hop and are feeling the love too.  Up next is a fabulous project from Amber.  Just click on the image below to keep hopping.  If you get lost there is a list below showing all of the participants this month.  

Happy crafting,

Rachel x

1.    Libby Dyson 

2.    Anastasia Radloff  

3.    Erica Jones  

4.    Tricia Butts

5.    Cheryl Algie 

6.    Jan Musselman   

7.    Amanda Farlinger 

8.    Jenn Curtis Charles 

9.    Karie Beglau 

10. Rachel Macleod  ***You are here***

11. Amber Thompson 

12. Courtenay Heuston 

13.  Rebecca Urban 

14. Amanda Bates 

15. Claudia Perry 

16. Kimberley Anne Morris 

17.  Marieke Bart 

18. Mary Ann Kay Rossiter 

19. Georgia missy Aubrey-Gaydos 

20. Christina Walker 

21. Lisa Henderson 

Product List

Tree Rings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143964]	Always & Forever Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143814]	Beautiful Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set [143666]	Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies [141707]	Big Shot [143263]
Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock [121681]	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685]	Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550]	White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584]	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975]
Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder [109129]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Heat Tool - Uk Plug [129054]	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

New Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue Launched

Hi Crafters,

Today is a special day!  Stampin' Up! have released their brand new shiny Annual Catalogue.  It is pretty special!  There are so many lovely products - I've managed to whittle down my favourites to just seven!  I tried for five but it wasn't possible!

You can order directly from my online store and the goodies will be shipped straight to your door.  Please use my June Host Code (ZMEX7726) if your order is less than £150 and I'll send you an extra something in the post.  Happy mail is the best mail!  If your order exceeds £150 just check out as normal and you'll receive the benefits which means free products!  It's a win-win!

These are my Top Six new products:

These projects have been created using a new stamp set called Message in a Bottle (143707) which includes 19 photopolymer stamps, including nine sentiment stamps.  These can be mixed and matched to make punny statements!

I fell in love with this 3D Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder at first sight!  The Layered Leaves folder (143704) creates great dimension on any project.   

Wedding season is definitely upon us and this stamp set is perfect for all your loved-up occasions.  Always and Forever is available in wood (143811) and clear mount (143814) and features 6 stamps in total.

The Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack (144131) features all of the new In-Colors for 2017-19 and comprises 40 sheets - 4 each of 2 double-sided designs in 5 colors.

I almost squealed when I saw this set!  The font is bold and striking but the flowers add an elegant feminine touch.  If you are a fan of watercoloring, this is the set for you.  Be sure to add Floral Statements to your order, which is available in wood (143738) or clear mount (144701).

I did actually gasp when I saw this set demonstrated at OnStage.  You really need to see You Move Me (144002) in action.  The matching dies are a must-have too and you can order these together in a bundle (145322) and save 10%.

I hope you liked my Top Six - there really is something for everyone.  If you would like a copy of the new catalogue, simply drop me an email and I'll post one out to you free of charge.  You can find a direct link to each of the products featured at the end of this post.

Do you have a favourite yet?  I'd love to know.

Happy crafting,

Rachel x

Product List

Message In A Bottle Photopolymer Stamp Set [143707]	Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143704]	Always & Forever Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143811]	Always & Forever Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143814]	Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack [144131]
Floral Statements Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143738]	Floral Statements Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144701]	You Move Me Photopolymer Stamp Set [144002]	You Move Me Photopolymer Bundle [145322]