Rubber Room Ramblings: July 2025

Thursday, July 31, 2025

THE LAST INTERLOCKING CARD!

This is the fourth Interlocking Panel Card we made during our Fun Fold Frenzy Class.

I love the Turtle-y Cute Suite, and this made the perfect Father's Day card, especially considering we did a Father's Day barbeque!

For this card, we did a little twist on the pattern, and switched the orientation from vertical to horizontal.

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

AUGUST IS ALMOST HERE!

This Summer is flying by. I have been loving all the sunshine and nice weather!

Here is my August Calendar. I do hope you can make some time to visit the Rubber Room and enjoy some crafting time with me.

You can find all the details for the events on my Blog at: https://www.RubberRoomRamblings.com using the Classes tab or on my website: https://www.rubberroom.stampinup.net using the Events tab.

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

FLORAL WASHI TAPE IS GORGEOUS!

Remember the Interlocking Panel Card from the RR Fun Fold Frenzy Class that I shared a few days ago? Here is another card we made in the class.

For this card we added a little twist by using the Everyday Arches Dies for the panel on the right. We also used the amazing new Extraordinary Floral Washi Tape. It pairs so nicely with the Thoughtful Journey 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper. This DSP is on the Last Chance List, so be sure to grab yours before it disappears.

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

KINTSUGI INTERLOCKING PANEL CARD!

Here is another one of the Interlocking Panel Cards we made at the Fun Fold Frenzy Class.

For this card, instead of centering our interlocking panels (like on the Celebratory Sips Card), we placed one towards the top left corner and one towards the bottom right corner. This added a fun little 'twist' on our fun fold pattern. For this card we used the Kintsugi Inspirations Suite.

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Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

Monday, July 28, 2025

NEW GALLERY BLOOMS STAMP SET!

Here is a quick and easy card I recently made for our Rubber Room Rambler team swap. I used the new Strawberry Slush In Color to create this monochromatic card. The Gallery Blooms Stamp Set, Beautiful Motifs Dies and Damask Designs Embossing Folder are all part of the Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection, which is absolutely beautiful. The Strawberry Slush and Pretty in Pink Gems are part of the Floral Impressions Suite, which is a gorgeous suite!

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Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

Sunday, July 27, 2025

CELBRATORY SIPS MYSTERY CARD!

Last week I hosted our July Rubber Room Rambler Mystery Card Mania Zoom. We used this fun pattern, which can double as a gift card holder.

This card uses the Celebratory Sips 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, the 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls, the Glass and Garden Embossing Folder and some White 1/4" Ribbon.

This is one of my favorite suites in the new catalog. I featured this stamp set for our July Rubber Room class. I will be sharing those cards with you later this week, so stay tuned!

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

CELEBRATORY SIPS SUITE!

I had a great time making this Interlocking Panel Card fold. This was the pattern I used for four cards I made during a fun fold class.

This card uses the new 2025-2027 In Colors, Timid Tiger, which is bright and cheery. I paired it with products from the Celebratory Sips Suite. I think this card is so bright cheery!

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

Saturday, July 26, 2025

BOTANICAL TEXTURES BEAUTY!

This is a card I made for a monthly swap I do. It's such a cute little fun fold card.

For this card, I used parts of the Botanical Textures Suite. I used the Textured Notes Stamp Set, along with the Botanical Textures 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper. I also use the Neutral Matte Dots, and some White 1/4" Ribbon, that I colored it with my Black Stampin' Blends.

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

Friday, July 25, 2025

GALLERY BLOOMS AND TIMID TIGER!

I love the new Gallery Blooms Stamp Set/Super Suite. For this card I paired it with the 2025-2027 In Color, Timid Tiger. I really like how fun these flowers are in orange. The Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder is one of my favorites, because I think it's a little vintage and pairs well with floral stamps.

This is such an adorable card and perfect for someone going through a tough time.

Don't forget today is the last day for FREE SHIPPING When you place a qualifying order (a minimum $75 order), before midnight tonight, you receive FREE SHIPPING. You can shop 24/7 here: https://www.rubberroom.stampinup.net

And don't forget that when you shop during FREE SHIPPING, every qualifying order you place with me will earn Rubber Room Rewards in addition to FREE SHIPPING. A Rubber Room Reward is a wonderful surprise sent right to your door.

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

Thursday, July 24, 2025

SUPER FUN NOTES AND TOTES CARD!

One of my favorite "self care" things to do is to treat myself to a stamping class or event. Recently I took a class from one of the demonstrators in our RRR group, and I LOVED it. Here is one of the cards we made. For this card Tricia Campau Schaden used the Notes and Totes stamp set and dies. The color combination is showcasing some of our new In Colors (Cloud Cover and Secret Sea). We even stamped the inside too.

As I have been up north vacationing this past week and a half, this card will be the perfect "thank you" note to tuck a gift card inside and send to my amazing hosts.

FREE SHIPPING only lasts three days so don't wait. When you place a qualifying order (a minimum $75 order), between now and midnight July 25th, you receive FREE SHIPPING. You can shop 24/7 here: https://www.rubberroom.stampinup.net

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

WOOD BURNING TECHNIQUE!

I am always looking for a fun new technique, and this one was lots of fun. It's called the wood burning technique or the faux wood technique. I shared it at our July team meeting, and we all had fun making it our own.

For this first card I inked the debossed side of the cardstock.

For the second card I inked the debossed scored line and embossed sunflower image side of the cardstock.

For both cards I used Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Early Espresso and Coastal Cabana ink.

FREE SHIPPING starts today and only lasts three days. When you place a qualifying order (a minimum $75 order), between now and midnight July 25th, you receive FREE SHIPPING. You can shop 24/7 here: https://www.rubberroom.stampinup.net

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

FREE SHIPPING!

FREE SHIPPING DAYS ARE ALMOST HERE!

July 23rd, 2025 through midnight July 25th, 2025 is FREE SHIPPING on all minimum $75 orders.

Nobody likes paying for shipping, and SU! understands that. For three days only, they are offering FREE SHIPPING.

When you place a minimum $75 order from me during this FREE SHIPPING event, I will send you Rubber Room Rewards. RR Rewards are a wonderful treat sent right to your door for you to enjoy while you're crafting.

You can shop at my online store http://rubberroom.stampinup.net at your convenience during the sale.

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

Monday, July 14, 2025

LAST CALL!

The Rubber Room July Class will feature the Celebratory Sips Super Suite! I have been having so much fun with this suite of products, and I cannot wait to share lots of cards, inspiration and cute ideas. This suite contains, a stamp set, coordinating dies, two mini embossing folders, gems, designer series paper AND ribbon. We are going to have so many products to use and share tips about.

The RR Monthly Classes are offered every month and can be customized to fit your needs. You can pick to attend the class on either Thursday, July 24th or Saturday, July 26th. Both classes are held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost of the class is $15 or $23 for a Boosted Class.

During our July RR Class we will be making four different cards. The class fee includes all four cards with envelopes. If you would like to "boost" your class and make 8 cards (2 each of all 4 designs), you can stamp and assemble your first card during class, and stamp and prep your second card, assembling it at home at your leisure.

The class fee is payable with your RSVP.
Please RSVP by July 14th, 2025 via email: Ckolly@stampingismybusiness.com
Payment can be made via PayPal: Ckolly@stampingismybusiness.com
or via Venmo: Chris Kolly

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

Sunday, July 13, 2025

NEW ONLINE EXCLUSIVES ARE HERE!

I just got an order from Stampin' Up! that is filled with so many great new products. Right now New OnLine Exclusives are available, and you can shop them all at your leisure in my online store using this link: https://www.stampinup.com/categories/whats-new...

Over the next few months I will be sharing lots and lots of samples with some of these glorious new items, and I know you are going to love them as much as I do.

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

TWO-TONE CARDSTOCK SALE STARTS TOMORROW

For three days only you can take 20% off all two-tone cardstock packs.

Beginning July 9, 2025 through July 11, 2025, all single-packs and multipacks of two-tone cardstock are on sale!

I love this cardstock because there is so much you can do with it. It is not as heavy as our 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock, but it has a great white core that makes it perfect for tearing, flipping, crumpling, embossing, sanding, and so much more. It does come in single-packs and multipacks, and both are on sale. Two-Tone cardstock is sold in a 12" x 12" size and you can find it on pages 76 and 77 of our Annual Catalog.

Use this link to see a quick video that shares lots of ways to use the two-tone cardstock AND lots of samples to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGxlQRdiMAA

During the sale, you can leisurely shop my online store 24/7 at https://www.rubberroom.stampinup.net As a special bonus for my loyal customers, when you place a minimum $40 order during the sale, you qualify for Rubber Room Rewards that will be sent right to your door.

Big Rubber Hugs, Chris