Dazzling Diamonds Dragonflies

Hi Crafters,

I'm mixing the old with the new for today's card and it also features a couple of my favourite Stampin' Up! dies and stamps.  Although I'll admit that I do have a lot of favourites!

I started with a piece of Whisper White cardstock and simply stamped the leaves from the Oh So Eclectic stamp set all around the outside edge in Lemon Lime Twist and Old Olive.  I cut the dragonflies from Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper and adhered with some Mini Stampin' Dimensionals.  The sentiment at the top is stamped from the You Move Me stamp set in Old Olive onto Old Olive cardstock and I attached with a couple of staples.  To create the banner shape I used a die from the Bunch of Banners Framelits set but you could easily do this with a pair of scissors.  Cut up the middle and then come in from each side to create the points.

Do you have an favourite returning set that you love to use with one of the new stamp sets?  I'd love to know, so leave me a comment.

Happy crafting,
Rachel x


Product List

Oh So Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143940]	Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies [142749]	You Move Me Photopolymer Stamp Set [144002]	Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies [141488]	Big Shot [143263]
Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes [131527]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Old Olive A4 Card Stock [106576]	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315]	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [144086]
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]

You Move Me for GDP093

Hi Crafters,

As soon as I saw the You Move Me set at OnStage in April, I gasped!  Brandi from Stampin' Up! home office demonstrated the magic when you pair the dies and stamps together.  Stampin' Up! also have a great video for the You Move Me bundle on their You Tube channel.  The mechanism works best when you move slowly!  I have a last minute entry for the Global Design Project #093 which is a colour challenge this month.

What a lovely combination for summer and I loved using these colours together with the You Move Me bundle.

I started with a card blank in Pool Party and then stamped my hummingbird on a piece of Whisper White cardstock.  I added a small piece of Berry Burst finely woven ribbon for the pull tab.  In order to preserve my embossing, I die cut the window die first and then ran the piece of Lemon Lime Twist cardstock back through using the Layered Leaved Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

I created the Pool Party frame using the Layering Squares Thinlits.  My sentiment was created by stamping each word individually to change the positioning.  Now for a quick video!

This is such a cool concept and I can't wait to see what you think.  Please let me know in the comments.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenge:
Global Design Project GDP093 - Colour Challenge

Happy crafting,
Rachel x


Product List

You Move Me Photopolymer Bundle [145322]	Big On Birthdays Photopolymer Stamp Set [142877]	Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143704]	Layering Squares Framelits Dies [141708]	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705]
Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391]	Lemon Lime Twist A4 Cardstock [144250]	Berry Burst A4 Cardstock [144249]	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549]	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982]
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [144083]	Berry Burst 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon [144133]	Foam Adhesive Strips [141825]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]

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]