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.  

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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]

Petal Palette Watercolour Birthday

Hi Crafters,

It was my Mam's birthday at the end of February and today I'm sharing the card I made to celebrate.

I created a card blank using Berry Burst cardstock to really make the flower pop.  Taking a piece of Shimmery White cardstock, I heat embossed the floral image from the Petal Palette stamp set in clear embossing powder and then used an Aqua Painter to fill the images with Berry Burst and Old Olive ink.  My sentiment was cut from vellum using the Happy Birthday Thinlits Die and I finished the card off with some iridescent sequins.

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Happy crafting,
Rachel x



Product List

Petal Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145788]	Happy Birthday Thinlits Die [143700]	Big Shot [143263]	Berry Burst A4 Cardstock [144249]	Shimmery White A4 Card Stock [121717]
White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130]	Heat Tool - Uk Plug [129054]	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953]
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [144083]	Aqua Painters [103954]	Metallics Sequin Assortment [144214]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]

Petal Passion with Peekaboo Peach!

Hi Crafters,

As promised, I'm back with a project featuring the Petal Passion Suite from Stampin' Up!'s Spring/Summer 2018 catalogue.  I adore this suite and I'm sure you will too. 

I started with a piece of Whisper White cardstock to make my card blank and lightly inked the edges in Peekaboo Peach to create a frame.  I lightly inked up the stripey embossing folder from the Petal Pair set in Peekaboo Peach and ran that through the Big Shot with a piece of Whisper White cardstock.  I cut the foliage from Basic Black cardstock and adhered with Liquid Multipurpose Glue.  To create the scalloped circle layer, I inked a piece of Whisper White cardstock giving a subtle finish.  I also stamped my sentiment in Peekaboo Peach and die cut with the Layering Circle Framelits Dies.  

Happy Crafting,
Rachel x


Product List

Petal Palette Clear-Mount Bundle [145974]	Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders [145656]	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705]	Big Shot [143263]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]
Basic Black A4 Card Stock [121688]	Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad [141398]	Clear Block C [118486]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]

Stampin' Up! Spring/Summer Catalogue Top 5

Hi Crafters,

Today's post is a little different as I'm sharing my Top 5 favourite products from the Stampin' Up! Spring/Summer catalogue.  The catalogue will be available until May 31 but you may see some of the products again in the new Annual Catalogue from early June.  You can click on the cover image in the sidebar on the right to view the entire catalogue electronically.  If you would prefer a hard copy, simply send me an email with your name and postal address and I'll post one out to you.  

Number 5 - Scattered Sequins Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

You can find this beauty on page 13 of the Spring/Summer catalogue but it's a little tricky to spot.  Take a look in the bottom right hand corner of the page and you'll find the folder peeking out at you!  The folder is 6" square and produces a 3D sequin design, which is perfect for those moments you need just a little something extra on your project.  

Number 4 - Myths and Magic Specialty Washi Tape

The Myths and Magic Specialty Washi Tape really needs to be seen to be believed.  It is so sparkly and the star design is my all time favourite washi tape ever!  When you add this to your order, you'll receive three designs and in three widths:  3/16" (5 yards), 3/8" (5 yards) and 1/2" (7.5 yards) or 0.5 cm (4.6 m), 1cm (4.6 m) and 1.3 cm (6.9 m).  Be sure to check out the entire Myths and Magic Suite featuring fire-breathing dragons, wonderful wizards and mystical mermaids!

Number 3 - Lots of Happy Card Kit

The Lots of Happy Card Kit is an all-inclusive kit which means you receive everything needed to create 20 beautiful cards.  The kit comes with a set of seven photopolymer stamps, ink, embellishments, watercolour pencils, ribbon and more.  Stampin' Up! have also created a how-to video on assembly so putting your cards together will be a breeze.  

Number 2 - Lots to Love Box Framelits Dies

The Lots to Love Box Framelits Dies are a must-have for any crafter.  The main die is used to make a handy box that measures 4-7/8" x 3" x 5/8" (12.4 x 7.6 x 1.6 cm).  You could easily use this as a gift card box or wrap up some chocolate for an extra indulgent treat.  There is also an opportunity to purchase this set of dies in a bundle with a fabulous stamp set.  I've included a link at the end of this post in the Product List.

Number 1 - Petal Passion Suite

Stampin' Up! really have excelled with the Petal Passion Suite.  The monochrome palette looks fabulous paired with a pop of colour.  The stamps and dies can be used together or separately to create stunning projects and the Memories and More Card Pack really adds the perfect finishing touch to the collection.  The Designer Series Paper is beautiful and can be used for a variety of special occasions.  I'll have a post featuring this Suite on Wednesday 31 January so be sure to check back then.

Now that I've shared my Top 5 products from the Stampin' Up! Spring/Summer 2018 catalogue, I would love to hear yours.  Simply leave a comment on this post to let me know. 

Happy crafting,
Rachel x


Product List

Scattered Sequins Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [145649]	Myths & Magic Specialty Washi Tape [145602]	Lots Of Happy Card Kit [146388]	Lots To Love Box Framelits Dies [145653]	Sure Do Love You Clear-Mount Bundle [145966]
Petal Palette Clear-Mount Bundle [145974]	Petal Passion Memories & More Card Pack [145592]	Petal Passion Designer Series Paper [145589]	Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders [145656]	Petal Passion Embellishments [145591]