Global Stamping Friends Blog Hop - Card Sets

Hi Crafters,

The Global Stamping Friends are back with another inspiring Blog Hop.  This time we are showcasing card sets.  I can't wait to see what my fellow bloggers have created.

This theme came at the perfect time as my lovely Stampin' Up! friend Rhoda had challenged her team to create a set of cards using only one stamp set, two ink pads and Very Vanilla Notecards.  I chose to use the Southern Serenade Stamp Set as it has versatile images which are great for backgrounds, focal elements and greetings.

I made three cards for my set and decorated the envelopes to match using Powder Pink and Tranquil Tide ink.  

The card on the left was created using the large lace image, stamped multiple times and then cut apart to create a channel for the sentiment.  I stamped the floral image in Tranquil Tide to match and then fussy cut using Paper Snips.  

The background for the middle card was made using two pieces of Very Vanilla cardstock, stamped in each of the colours with the lace image and then cut into strips.  I created a woven effect with the strips to give a textured feel.  I stamped the sentiment and raised this up using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The card on the right was created using an inking technique that I've neglected for a long time.  I scrunched up a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and then ran the Powder Pink ink pad over it to give a distressed look.  The remainder of the card was simply stamped and cut.  

I hope this has inspired you to try the challenge too.  It really made me think about using all the images in the set and how I could make each card different.  Be sure to let me know if you give this a try.

To keep hopping, simply click the arrow below to head over to Tricia's blog for more inspiration.  

Happy crafting, 

Rachel x

Blog List

1  Rachel Macleod *** You are here***
2 Tricia Butts
3 Anastasia Radloff
4 Lisa Ann Bernard
5 Anja Reuss
6 Narelle Fasulo
7 Libby Dyson
8 Kimberley Anne Morris
9 Jan Musselman
10 June Olsen
11. Angélique Stempelkeuken

Product List

Southern Serenade Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145921]	Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [144084]	Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad [144085]	Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes [144236]	Clear Block E [118484]
Stampin' Trimmer [129722]	Paper Snips Scissors [103579]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]

Inspire Create Challenge #022 Entry

Hi Crafters,

I'm back with a challenge entry after being inspired by Emma Goddard's creation for the Inspire Create Challenges Design Team.  I actually created two cards using the colour combo but then I realised that Petal Pink had infiltrated my designs rather than Powder Pink!  It was back to the drawing board again!  Stay tuned to see those cards in posts coming up later this week.  So, back to the challenge and this is the actual colour combo!

I decided to put my Stamparatus through it's paces for this card and wow did it deliver!  I stated with a piece of Powder Pink cardstock cut to 4.75" square.  Using a plastic template I created with my Cricut, I created a wreath pattern using Powder Pink, Coastal Cabana and Shaded Spruce ink pads.  Each image is inked and stamped multiple times by rotating the cardstock and placing back into the template.  I'll have a video for you shortly showing exactly what I mean so be sure to check back.  I added the pearls to the centre as the finishing touch and I was really pleased with how this turned out and it's not often I feel that way!

Have you picked up the Stamparatus yet?  If not, head over to my online shop (link in right-hand sidebar) and nab one for yourself.  It's open 24/7!

Happy crafting,
Rachel x

I would like to enter this card into the following challenge:
Inspire.Create.Challenges #022 - Colour Challenge


Product List

Stamparatus [148187]	Perennial Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145760]	Happy Birthday Gorgeous Photopolymer Stamp Set [143662]	Powder Pink A4 Cardstock [144251]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097]	Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147147]	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088]	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]

Stampin' Up! Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper Day 5

Hi Crafters,

Thanks for joining me for Day 5 of the Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper feature.   There is still time to catch up on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and especially Day 4 which is related to today's project.  

This is a very simple card but the sparkle detail really makes a statement.  I used the leftover piece of DSP which had Shimmery White Embossing Paste applied all over as the background and then added Rhinestones to the centres of each flower design.  I cut a piece of Powder Pink Shimmer Ribbon and attached this behind a layered Pretty Label Punch.  The shadow was created using two punched shapes in Whisper White.  My sentiment came from the brand new A Big Thank You stamp set which is definitely a must-have for any crafter.  The card was made using a Berry Burst card blank.

Here is a look at both cards together.  I just love the versatility of this DSP and the extended use by adding the Shimmery White Embossing Paste.  

Have you tried the embossing pastes from Stampin' Up! yet?  There are three colours to choose from and they add great texture and dimension without the weight so they are perfect for posting.  

Happy crafting,
Rachel x



Product List

Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper [146907]	Pretty Label Punch [143715]	1-1/2" Circle Punch [138299]	A Big Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set [147377]	Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147147]
Clear Block C [118486]	Shimmery White Embossing Paste [145645]	Palette Knives [142808]	Berry Burst A4 Cardstock [144249]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]
Powder Pink 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon [144151]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

New Product Alert!

Hi Crafters,

If you haven't heard about the new embossing paste from Stampin' Up!, this post will reveal all!  I have longed for this product and Stampin' Up! delivered again.  Along with the new embossing paste, four new masks have been released.  Each pattern is very usable and has multiple uses.

I created a card blank from Powder Pink cardstock and then went about adding my paste to a piece of Whisper White cardstock.  I masked a section for the sentiment and applied the paste with a plastic palette knife.  It's just a simple as spreading butter on a slice of bread!  The masks must be submerged in cold water as soon as you have finished applying your design.  If the paste hardens on the mask, the design will be compromised.  

I inked my sentiment in Archival Black and stamped directly over the top of the embossing paste.  It worked a treat!  I used Stampin' Write Markers to colour the image in Powder Pink and Lemon Lime Twist.  I can't get enough of that colour!

Do let me know if you plan to have a go at embossing paste.  Did you know you can colour the paste with any of Stampin' Up! reinkers.  Perfectly co-ordinated paste to match any card.

Happy crafting,
Rachel x


Product List

Powder Pink A4 Cardstock [144251]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Pattern Party Decorative Masks [144103]	Embossing Paste [141979]	Palette Knives [142808]
Happiest Of Days Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143796]	Clear Block E [118484]	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931]	2017-2019 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [144033]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]