The Joy of Stampin' with Rachael: December 2023

Friday, December 22, 2023

Onstage Queen's Wow Swaps

I was able to participate in a Onstage Swap with my fellow Queens! The theme was "Wow!" cards and believe you me, these are!!!

Below each card you will see the name of the stamper, the stamp set they used with a link to it, and the card will be marked if retired soon.

*Retiring products are all while supplies last and last day to order is January 3rd

Phyllis Walker

Magical Meadow (retiring soon)

Christine Hatchett

Beary Cute (retiring soon)

Brook Wheatley

Sparkling Snowflakes

Candice Anderson

Merriest Trees (retiring soon)

Beth Wheatley

Sparkling Snowflakes

Kristie Hamilton

Beary Cute (retiring soon)

Arieona Holmes

Winter Owls (retiring soon)

Paula Skeen

More Wishes

Tia Ray

No Stamping, an assortment of Punches

Amelia Hurst

Charming Sentiments

Jean Nelson

Fluffiest Friends Online Exclusive

Heather Stevens

Whale Watching (retiring)

Caroline Frederickson

It's A Science

Cortney Alvord

Gorgeously Made

Video

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Monday, December 18, 2023

Throughout the Year Birthday Card

Sometimes I just really love a simple card. That is what I made for the Stamp & Share Crew for December using the Throughout the Year stamp set and the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper.

I made one with the Misty Moonlight cardbase and greeting on the left.

And I made one with the Fresh Freesia as the cardbase and the greeting on the right.

The best thing about this card is the "pop up" look of the DSP by using Stampin' Dimensionals!

You can make this card too when you follow my steps below and shop from my online store today!

Throughout The Year

Supplies:

· Stamp Sets: Throughout the Year (162312)

· Card Stock and Paper: Basic White (159276); Misty Moonlight (153081); Fresh Freesia (155613); Designer Series Paper (DSP) (161640)

· Stamp Pads: Night of Navy (147110)

· Tools: Paper Trimmer (152392)

· Miscellaneous: Tinsel Gems Four-Pack (161623); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813)

Measurements:

· Misty Moonlight or Fresh Freesia: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored @ 4 ¼”

· Basic White: 4” x 5 ¼”

· DSP: 3 ¾” x 4” cut into 3 ¾” x 2 ¼” & 3 ¾” x 1 ¾”

Instructions:

1. Measure, score, and cut your paper.

2. Line up your DSP on top of the Basic White and leave a 1 inch gap in the middle. Use a pencil and mark under the DSP and on top of the DSP. Stamp with Night of Navy in between the pencil marks. Erase pencil marks.

3. Attach the DSP onto the Basic White using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Create a border around the DSP by leaving an 1/8” space.

4. Attach the Basic White to the cardbase with Stampin’ Seal Adhesive.

5. Embellish with 3 or 5 of the Tinsel Gems.

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Penny Crafter Tutorials December- Throughout the Year

Here is a sneak peek of the Penny Crafter Tutorial you'll get when you order from me this month using Hostess Code, 7J63SR2D.

We used the Throughout the Year stamp set which is a carry over item from the Mini Catalog!

This set is great because it literally has greetings you can use all throughout the year...

Like Valentine's Day and...

For Thank you cards and...

Even thinking of you cards!

They have holidays like Easter...

and the cards I make the most, Birthday!

Whatever you are celebrating, this stamp set has got you covered!

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Monday, December 11, 2023

Merry Monday- Stars at Night

Happy Merry Monday! Here is another idea for your Christmas Creations!

I made this card for the Stamp & Share Crew using the Stars at Night bundle.

This bundle is retiring but you can get it by clicking HERE while supplies last or by January 3rd.

Dies & Embossing Folder is $10 off as part of the Last Chance Sale.

I just LOVE how this card turned out and hope it inspires you to make something beautiful this season!

Product List

Stars At Night Bundle (English) [162007] $56.50	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $10.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $10.00	O Holy Night 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161986] $12.50
Distressed Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [159237] $5.00	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $5.00	Metallics Embossing Powders [155555] $18.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $31.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.50	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $128.00

Add All to Cart

Stars at Night

Supplies:

· Stamp Sets: Stars at Night (162000)

· Card Stock and Paper: Night of Navy (100867); Crumb Cake (120953); Distressed Gold 12” x 12” Specialty Paper (159237); Basic White (159276); Gold Foil Sheets (132622); Shining Brightly 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) (162378)

· Stamp Pads: Versamark (102283)

· Tools: Stars of Night Hybrid Embossing Folder (162006); Heat Tool (129053), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

· Miscellaneous: Stampin’ Emboss Powders Metallics (Gold) (155555); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813)

Measurements:

· Crumb Cake: 4 ¼” x 11” scored @ 5 ½”

· Gold Foil: 2” x 2 ¼”

· Distressed Gold: 5 ½” x 2 ¾”

· Basic White: 2” x 2”

· Night of Navy: ½” x 4 ½” (trim down)

· DSP: 5 ½” x 3”

Instructions:

1. Measure, score, and cut your paper.

2. Die cut from the bottom of Distressed Gold 5 stars (two medium and three small). Die cut a Basic White star. Die cut gold Foil star (should be bigger than the Basic White star). . Glue the Basic White star to the Gold Foil Star. Glue the smaller Distressed Gold on top of the Basic White.

3. Die cut from the DSP from the top center the starburst with spots.

4. Glue behind the DSP the Distressed Gold so it shows through the starburst and spots.

5. Stamp onto the Crumb Cake card base stars on the top left and bottom right with the Versamark clear ink.

6. Use the Versamark, Heat Tool, and Gold Embossing Powder on the Night of Navy and stamp “Celebrating the magic of the Season”. Cut the Night of Navy after “celebrating the”.

7. Assemble: Glue the DSP to the center of the Crumb Cake card base. Attach the cluster of stars with Dimensionals over the DSP starburst cut out. Use Dimensionals to attach the embossed words to the bottom left of the card. Use Multipurpose Liquid Glue to attach the smaller Distressed Gold stars.

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Friday, December 8, 2023

Fun Fold Friday- Celebrate the Miracle Hannukah Star Card

Happy Hanukkah!

In my area of California we have lots of Jewish families and so I wanted to try my hand at making some Hanukkah cards for them! So I made this Star Fold with the Celebrate the Miracle stamp set.

This stamp set is an Online Only item and is while supplies last.

Click HERE to see if it is still available.

I stamped the menorah in Crushed Curry and the Happy Hanukkah in Night of Navy.

The inside of the card has a spot for some stamping as well. Be sure to stamp off the star to create a lighter look.

You can give this card a "spin" when you shop from my online store using the supplies list below and be sure to watch my video for tips and tricks!!!

*Shinning Brightly Designer Series Paper is Sold Out

Measurements

Night of Navy: 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" (see video on how to make it into a triangle)

Basic White: 4" x 4" , 3" x 3" (die cut)

DSP: 3 Triangles with a 2 1/2" bottom (make a template and trace)

Steps

Measure your paper.
See video to learn how to make the triangle card base with score lines. Half measurements, 4 1/8 for center triangle. Then 3 centimeters from the score to make next score line to create the bend of the star. Create Basic White triangle too using the same method from the video.
Measure the tip of the triangle and make a triangle to match. Make a template and then trace to the DSP.
Die cut a Basic White Deckled Circle and stamp the menorah in Crushed Curry and the Happy Hanukkah in Night of Navy.
Stamp onto the Basic White triangle the greeting in Night of Navy and the star in a stamped off Crushed Curry.
Watch the video to see how to fold the star in and then attach the Basic White Deckled Circle with dimensionals.
Embellish with 3 gold peals.

Bonus Card Idea:

I made this card for a student's Mom who came in to teach the kids in 1st grade all about Hannukah.