Happy WEEKEND!!!! + a tip

 It's weekend fun time!! 

I've spent the last couple days getting my Mother's Day cards finished and Father's day Cards started. I have 3 Fairs coming up SUPER Quick!

I also wanted to share a tip that I often forget not everyone knows...

DID YOU KNOW...That you can use Alcohol Markers (or alcohol inks) to Colour your Embellishments?
Ever had a project you're working on that needs a little Sparkle or Bling and you just can't find the right colour? YES. YES YES.
One of the properties of Alcohol ink is that it can colour non-porous things. Like Vellum, metal, metal charms, plastic and Rhinestones!

I wanted to decorate these Mother's day cards with some Bling, just to give them a little more interest. But I didn't want clear or champagne... so I took my Early Espresso Dark Stampin Blends Marker and coloured the ones I needed! TA-DAAAAAA!!

Then I wanted to do some Spot-colouring for the card I was giving my Parents for their 37th Anniversary 💝 Love my Stampin Blends for how easy they are to colour with and for easy shading. (My folks loved the card btw ^^)

Have a GREAT Weekend everyone and Happy Mother's Day!
ALL Moms! Mothers, Grandmothers, Dog Mamas, Kitty Mamas, Bonus Moms and all the Mom's whose babies grew wings too soon... You're ALL Moms and deserve to be Celebrated!

R~

NEW CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT!

Hi Crafty Fam-Jam!!

New Catalog means New Goodies!!! Which also means NEW CLASSES!!!!

As of this month, I will be offering a class every LAST SUNDAY of the month.

This month's class will Feature the Beautiful Balloons Bundle.

May 2023 Class

Click the Link above for more information and to Sign Up!!

These classes SHIP ANYWHERE IN CANADA and are available On-line and In-Person!!

With Mother's Day and Graduation season right around the corner... so many cards to be made. The class is definitely after Mother's day has passed but Grad Season is on its waaaay!

Playing with the Irresistible Blooms Online Exclusive Suite!

 Hi Crafty Fam-Jam!! I KNOW it's been forever since I have posted... but I'm here now!!

I don't know about you all... but I make SO many cards and a lot of them just sit in boxes. I have been working on sending out 3+ cards a week to brighten people's days.

I belong to several Card Swap groups on Facebook. Definitely helps me send out goodies as well as challenge myself to sign up and try new designs and techniques. 

The card I am featuring today is for my Swap Partner Judy 💕

It's called a "Pop-Out Gate Fold Card"

I was inspired by Wendy Cranford's online YouTube tutorial, she's a USA Based Demonstrator and has wonderful videos and tutorials. Highly recommend checking her out 😀

I embraced the colours in the DSP and used Lost Lagoon Cardstock for my card base. I used HELLO, IRRESISTIBLE 6" X 6" Designer Series paper for the outside and inside panels. Then the Stamp set for the floral design and sentiment. The original project calls for 4 pieces 1 7/8 x 5 3/8... but seeing as the DSP is 6x6 I can't get 4 out of the 1 sheet. Of course you can cut into a 2nd sheet, but I used that as an opportunity to add another space to write a note or greeting. I also used the scraps to make a thin Belly Band to keep the card closed.

I'll be creating a Project Sheet soon and linking to it when complete.

Click below to see the whole Suite of Goodies!

Check out the Suite Collection

Now that the new Catalog has gone LIVE you can order the Lost Lagoon Cardstock and all the other NEW and RETURNING colours! Stampin Up just had a colour refresh. There are many new colours to love but with that comes colours we are sad to say good bye to. Oh well!

Shop with me 24/7 http://rachelfancy.stampinup.net/ 

I Pledge to be Better at this..! +Class prep update

 Hey Crafty Fam-Jam! Hope you're all staying well and covered in glue 💓

This last year has been a BLURR for me. Seriously. 2022 went by SO FAST.

Between physical health problems and mental health struggles it was a tough year... a BIG shout out to my amazing support system xox I wouldn't have made it through without you.

If you're struggling...reach out for help. You owe it to yourself.

Crafting is my outlet. It makes me happy all over and sharing my art with others is even better!

MOVING ON...

This January when we were discussing our New Year's resolutions and goals I made the decision to take my online business seriously. The last year and a half I've just been poking at it whilst dealing with my brain. We did very well at the 3 Craft Fairs we participated in during the holiday season, but I didn't want to JUST be a holiday biz.

This Saturday will be the launch of my very first In-Person Class that I am hosting at my home.

The event will be the beginning of a series of events I'll be putting on focusing on new bundles being released from Stampin Up!.

Open House event on Saturday is a very informal class, more of a Card Buffet really. I've been busy making samples using 9 or 10 (not done yet lol) Stamp sets or Bundles that my guests can recreate. Each class kit consists of a surprise stamp set, pack of embellishments and 4 card packets of their choice. People can add on packets for $3 each.

I'm excited for what this year has in store for me, with my Card business and my Demonstratorship. Making money while creating art and spreading handmade kindness is the best.

R

Holy SHEETLoad of Cards!!

 Greetings Happy Crafters! Hope everyone is doing well and keeping on the paper trail! 

After about 2 weeks of ignoring my Craft room... I've made the effort to get back in here. I even managed to get some Father's day cards ready for my stash. (serpate post to come for those!)

That being said, I recently received some gorgeous Designer Series Paper in the mail I purchased from a fellow crafter and I couldn't wait to cut into it!! I have a soft spot for Berries (decorative and edible lol) so this Berry-licious Paper was just perfect. I also had the PERFECT project to use it for... #sheetloadofcards by Call Me Crafty Al on YouTube.

Alicia puts together a FREE Template every 1st of the month for anywhere from 6 to 12 cards, plus cutting guides to get the most love out of the Patterned Papers. All she asks is that you Subscribe to her YouTube channel (also Free)

I was very happy to stumble upon her channel through a Card Swap I signed up for on Swap-Bot.com back in May 2021 :)

The March 2022 Sheetload was for 6 cards using 6 pieces of 6x6 Patterned papers. I received my DSP in 6x12 sheets (easiest and cheaper for mailing) and of course being Stampin' Up! DSP it's double sided. Meaning I just needed 3 sheets for my 6 pieces.

The cards didn't take me long at all and turned out beautifully <3 The Stamp Set and the DSP are both from a previous Sale-a-bration that happened before I joined Stampin' Up! as a Demonstrator, so sadly you cannot purchase it from my online store...BUT if you're on Facebook there are many Canada Wide Crafters Buy n Sell groups. Which is where I found the paper and the stamp set for these cards. 

Are there any specific sets of Stamps/Dies/DSP that are retired that you still use all the time? Or just a favourite product you just LOVE? Leave me a comment below!

Keep it Crafty Friends!

Rachel

rachelfancy.stampinup.net
fancythatsolutions@gmail.com

 

March Savings!

 Greetings Fancy Stampers! It's Update time!!

For the month of March we have a bunch of Goodies on Sale!

The Mini Stamp Cutn' Emboss Machine is currently 20% off, Plus 13 Bundles at 20% off!

There are a few Bundles that aren't normally availiable as a Bundle anymore, they've been bumped back up to Bundles just for this Monthly promotion.

If you have any questions or just want to Crafty Chat... shoot me an email or leave a comment!

150673	Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine	$82.00 $65.50 CAD
158382	All Squared Away Bundle	$68.00 $54.25 CAD
156227	Art Gallery Bundle	$76.00 $60.75 CAD
155834	Beauty of Friendship Bundle	$79.00 $63.00 CAD
154065	Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle	$78.00 $62.25 CAD
156220	Garden Wishes Bundle	$78.00 $62.25 CAD
159519	Hydrangea Haven Bundle	$79.00 $63.00 CAD
155674	Pansy Patch Bundle	$78.00 $62.25 CAD
155847	Quiet Meadow Bundle	$81.00 $64.75 CAD
158359	Seascape Bundle	$70.00 $56.00 CAD
155823	Sweet as a Peach Bundle	$55.00 $44.00 CAD
159529	Welcoming Window Bundle	$76.00 $60.75 CAD
155845	What’s Cookin’ Bundle	$69.00 $55.00 CAD
155507	Wild Cats Bundle	$58.00 $46.25 CAD

*Products are available in all markets while supplies last.

HoneyBee Home Card Class! Sale-a-bration!

 Here is a Sneak Peek at the Honeybee Home Card class I will be launching shortly!

Cost of the class is $90, which includes shipping to anywhere in Canada! 

When this bundle was first revealed in the Spring Mini Catalog... I knew that I HAD TO HAVE IT. I love anything related to Bees 💕

This is my first official class as a Demonstrator, but I have taught Card making and Scrapbooking for 15 years. Doing craft days with friends as well as being an Instructor at Michael's Craft store for 4 years.

I've always been "Crafty", ever since I was small. I also Crochet, Knit, Cross Stitch, Bake and Cook.
I attended VCC (Vancouver Community College) Professional Cooking Program and loved every minute of it!

I'm excited to get into this Blogging thing (LOL) and really dig in 😁

If you're interested in signing up for the class, or if you just have questions...please email me!
fancythatsolutions@gmail.com

Until next time.. Stay Crafty Friends!