Petal Palette Collage

Hi Crafters,

I'm back with my favourite all time Stampin' Up! stamp set!  You guessed it - Petal Palette.  There is just so much versatility in this set and I've not even scratched the surface yet!

Today's card is one that I kept thinking about making and finally I've sat down and got creative.  I looks slightly like what I had in mind but they rarely turn out exactly as I've pictured.

I created a card blank in Fresh Fig cardstock and used Crumb Cake for my background which was stamped in Archival Basic Black using the bird image from the Petal Palette stamp set.  I ran this through the Ruffled Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder which creates a 3D effect.  Next I layered up my focal elements - half a doily inked in Fresh Fig, a punch Decorative Ribbon Border in Fresh Fig and two of the largest circles from the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies set.  I stamped the bird again in Fresh Fig and fussy cut using small scissors and then layered onto a Very Vanilla scalloped circle.  

Dont' forget to use the Host Code on the right if you are placing an order under £150.  You will receive an extra special something from me too!  If you have any questions, you can reach me by email or on Facebook or Instagram.

Happy crafting,
Rachel x


Product List

Petal Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145788]	Ruffled Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143699]	Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies [141497]	Big Shot [143263]	Leaf Punch [144667]
Decorative Ribbon Border Punch [143721]	1-3/8" (3.5 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch [146139]	Delicate White Doilies [141701]	Fresh Fig A4 Cardstock [144248]	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685]
Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550]	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931]	Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad [144082]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Sharing Friendship's Sweetest Thoughts

Hi Crafters,

Today is a momentous day!  Not only has April arrived but I have cut into and used my Designer Series Paper (DSP)!  I have stacks of the stuff but I never want to cut it up and even when I do, I'm never sure how to incorporate it into my cards.  Confessions of a crafter!

I used a new stamp set from the Stampin' Up! Spring/Summer Catalogue called Friendship's Sweetest Thoughts which I was immediately drawn to when the catalogue first launched. 

I love the delicacy of the images in this set and they can be used for so many occasions.  My sentiment actually came from a Sale-A-Bration stamp set (Eclectic Expressions) but you could easily use another.

I created a card blank from Crushed Curry cardstock and then used a slightly smaller piece run through the Layered Leaves 3D Textured Impressions Embossing Folder for my first layer.  I added a panel of the Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper which was lined with just a hint of the Decorative Ribbon Border Punch in Fresh Fig.  I layered my topper image using Pool Party cardstock.  As I knew I would be adding water to colour my image, I used Shimmery White cardstock for my focal element.  I stamped in Archival Basic Grey and let it dry for a couple of minutes before using my Aqua Painters to pick up the ink from the lid of the ink pads in Crushed Curry, Fresh Fig, Bermuda Bay and Pool Party.  

I hope you like this card and don't be afraid to chop up your DSP!  Look out for more projects featuring gorgeous Stampin' Up! DSP soon!

Happy crafting,
Rachel x


Product List

Friendship's Sweetest Thoughts Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145826]	Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143704]	Big Shot [143263]	Decorative Ribbon Border Punch [143721]	Whole Lot Of Lovely Designer Series Paper [144110]
Shimmery White A4 Card Stock [121717]	Card Stock A4 Crushed Curry [131288]	Fresh Fig A4 Cardstock [144248]	Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391]	Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932]
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171]	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173]	Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad [144082]	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982]	Aqua Painters [103954]
2017-2019 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [144033]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Happy Birthday Gorgeous

Hi Crafters,

Today I'm featuring one of the new bundles from Stampin' Up! - Happy Birthday Gorgeous.  Bundles are a great way to pick up matching products and grab a saving too.  All Stampin' Up! bundles offer a 10% discount.  

The stamp set features lots of great sentiments which can be used independently or paired with the Happy Birthday die cut to create an attractive focal point.  For my card below, I used one of the small flower stamps and the Happy Birthday die which I cut in Silver Glimmer Paper.  My frame was created from one of the stamps from Foxy Friends.  

My finishing touch was to add a few vellum flowers from the Tree Builder punch and a White Pearl Accent on top.  They are quite hard to spot in the photograph.

Do you have any big birthdays coming up?  This bundle would be perfect to celebrate the occasion and with a 10% saving, it really is a must-have.

Happy crafting,
Rachel x


Product List

Fresh Fig A4 Cardstock [144248]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Big Shot [143263]	Foxy Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set [141549]	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179]
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173]	Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad [144082]	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [131181]	Happy Birthday Gorgeous Photopolymer Bundle [145301]	Silver Glimmer Paper [135314]
Tree Builder Punch [138295]	White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584]	White Perfect Accents [138416]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]