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Candy Rattray

San Antonio, TX

I love inspiring and teaching others the wonderful art of rubberstamping and papercrafting using Stampin' Up! products only. In addition, I lead a fantastic team of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators: the Southern Sweet Stampers.

Interests: church life, cooking, needlework, family, entertaining, Welsh Corgis, gardening, Baroque music

Recent Activity

Christmas in July 2022

Soft Happy Holidays Simply Elegant Joy & Peace Red Designer Tree Christmas Cheer Large Bag Tag Continue reading

Posted 2 hours ago at Sweet Stamper

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Stampin' Up! BOGO-Buy One Get One FREE!!!

WooHoo! It’s BOGO Sale Time! Get my Retired Stampin’ Up products FREE with an equal order of new Stampin’ Up products. For example, choose $50 of my retired product, which you will get for FREE when you place a $50 order (before shipping & tax) in my Online Stampin’ Up... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at Sweet Stamper

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Christmas in July Card Class by Mail

Christmas Cards are my absolute favorites to design and make! I'm kicking off a 4-month series with Christmas in July, getting you ready for the AWESOME hollday season that begins in just a few months. Christmas in July Card Class by Mail is perfect for any level crafter. $28 Class... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Sweet Stamper

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How to Use Bouquet of Love Hybrid Embossing Folder

I confess to having purchased the gorgeous Bouquet of Happiness Hybrid Embossing Folder, fully intending to use it more than I did:( I did share it in my monthly in person card class in San Antonio. Scroll to the bottom of this post to see that handmade card using Bouquet... Continue reading

Posted Jun 28, 2022 at Sweet Stamper

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Limited Edition Card Idea

Welcome to the June installment of Share It Sunday Blog Hop where demonstrators across the globe connect to inspire YOU with our creativity and empower you with ideas. You are at Candy Rattray, sweetstamper.com and the full list of other blogs on this hop are at the bottom of this... Continue reading

Posted Jun 26, 2022 at Sweet Stamper

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Fun Fold Card that Showcases DSP

I have a sneak peek card for you today with a free Inspiration Sheet with all the measurements you need plus a YouTube video demonstration. You're welcome! Here are the sneak peek products and then I'll share some tips for making the fun fold card. Ringed With Nature stamp set... Continue reading

Posted Jun 22, 2022 at Sweet Stamper

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Texture Chic Card Idea

Welcome to the June installment of the Trip Achievers Blog Hop where demonstrators across the globe link together with creative inspiration to help you in your creative journey. You are at Candy Rattray, sweetstamper.com and the full list of participants is at the bottom of this post. For today's share... Continue reading

Posted Jun 20, 2022 at Sweet Stamper

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Tea Boutique Card Idea

I have a super simple Tea Boutique card idea for you today. Although it's really quick and easy to make, it's bright and cheerful and sure to bring a smile. Simple handmade cards can still be lovely! This is a perfect beginner card for those new to card-making. But it's... Continue reading

Posted Jun 15, 2022 at Sweet Stamper

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Thanks, Mo!

Commented Jun 14, 2022 on Eclectic Garden Fun Fold Card Idea for Training Blog Hop at Sweet Stamper

Thanks for hosting such great blog hops! And I'm so glad you like the radishes:)

Commented Jun 14, 2022 on Eclectic Garden Fun Fold Card Idea for Training Blog Hop at Sweet Stamper

Cottage Rose Card Ideas

The whole Abigail Rose Suite (Cottage Rose is the bundle) is an absolute stunner, and I love it! That made it an easy choice for my monthly 8-card class by mail, Cards With a Twist. I have some great card ideas for you here--just watch my short video. Full details... Continue reading

Posted Jun 14, 2022 at Sweet Stamper

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Eclectic Garden Fun Fold Card Idea for Training Blog Hop

Welcome, welcome to the June installment of Kylie & Bruno's Training Program Blog Hop! I've been enormously blessed to be part of the training group this year as a trainer--what a huge honor! I've loved being part of this group and partaking of the AWESOME training provided by Kylie, Bruno,... Continue reading

Posted Jun 13, 2022 at Sweet Stamper

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Cottage Rose Card Ideas

I do love the Abigail Rose Suite which includes Cottage Rose Bundle. It is so versatile! At the beginning of my YouTube video below, you will see a number of Cottage Rose card-making ideas. Check out my monthly card class by mail with 8 more Cottage Rose card ideas--just click... Continue reading

Posted Jun 7, 2022 at Sweet Stamper

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Make a Book-Binding Fun Fold with Quilt Pattern DSP for the Guys

Book-binding fun fold is one of my favorite fun folds, and I use it often. It's super easy to do and adds that extra bit of interest when opening the card. It feels just like reading a mini book! For today's card I used the super cool Hey Sports Fan... Continue reading

Posted May 26, 2022 at Sweet Stamper

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Thanks!

Commented May 26, 2022 on Abigail Rose Card Idea at Sweet Stamper

Thanks, Melva!

Commented May 26, 2022 on Abigail Rose Card Idea at Sweet Stamper

Thanks, Kylie!

Commented May 26, 2022 on Abigail Rose Card Idea at Sweet Stamper

Abigail Rose Card Idea

Welcome to the May installment of Trip Achievers Blog Hop where achieving demonstrators across the globe join forces to inspire your creativity. With a brand new catalog, we have a lot to share with you! I'm featuring one of my favorite new suites, Abigail Rose, and went with a favorite... Continue reading

Posted May 23, 2022 at Sweet Stamper

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How to Make a Shaker Card with Bottled Happiness Bundle

Bottled Happiness is a FUN stamp set to use! Add in the Vintage Bottle Punch (get them together at bundle price of 10% off:) and you can make a Shaker Card quickly and easily! I featured Bottled Happiness Bundle in my Facebook Live last week where I demonstrated exactly how... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2022 at Sweet Stamper

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Nature's Prints Card Ideas

Welcome to the Annual Catalog Blog Hop where participating demonstrators from across the globe link up to share our amazing creations using NEW CATALOG products to help inspire you and work on your own Wish Lists! You are at Candy Rattray, sweetstamper.com and the full list of participants in this... Continue reading

Posted May 5, 2022 at Sweet Stamper

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#simplestamping with Wildflower Path for Mother's Day

Each week I bring #simplestamping to my Facebook Live audience and love the challenge of using just the basics of stamping--stamps, ink, paper--for my design work. #simplestamping is perfect for beginner card makers as well as us avid crafters. It's a great place for our new stampers to jump in!... Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2022 at Sweet Stamper

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Mischievous Mice Card Idea With Joy Fold

Mischievous Mice is an adorable host only stamp set in the Stampin' Up! January-June Mini Catalog. The uber cute line art images are perfect for masculine cards, kids cards, cards for anyone! These mice are guaranteed to bring smiles to ANYONE!!! Let me talk first about "host only" stamp sets... Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2022 at Sweet Stamper

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Big Cats Card Idea

My oldest granddaughter is a big fan of big cats, and I created this handmade card for her 12th birthday. It's a fun fold card that really showcases your pretty Designer Series Paper, and I have a free tutorial download for you here. My big cats card idea is super... Continue reading

Posted Apr 21, 2022 at Sweet Stamper

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I adore this DSP, and you have done something super creative with it! What an elegant card--I love it!

Graduation Card Idea

Welcome to the April installment of the Trip Achievers Blog Hop where achieving demonstrators across the globe gather to inspire YOU with creative ideas galore. You are at Candy Rattray's blog, sweetstamper.com. The full list of participating demonstrators is at the bottom of this post. Simply scroll all the way... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2022 at Sweet Stamper

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