Author: rachel

  • Valerie has a website!

    Hi everyone Check out Valerie's website – Stamping by Valerie.   Leave a comment on her website to show her that's you've visited. On another note:  I am thinking of changing the name of the team from The Golden Girls to The Golden Stampers.  I have a possible male recruit – something I didn't even think…

  • Ohio Star

    Hi Stampers  Because I'm still trying to use up the little pieces from the Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper, I decided to make a card featuring  the Ohio Star quilt block which is an eight-pointed star.  Back in the day when I was quilting, this was my favorite quilt block.  Making this card brought back so many…

  • We have a winner!

    Hi Stampers We have a winner for the Blessed Mother Stamp Set.  Thanks to all of you who participated in this contest. There will be another contest soon.   Kimberly S. (sudsangel@comcast.net) has left you a comment: On Valentine's Day, I presented my husband with 4 things….a petal cone Chinese box fullof his favorite candy…mini…

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    Thanks for Caring

    Hi Stampers Today's card features the Thanks for Caring Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download.  The  six-piece set is there to lend a helping hand. With graceful images and greetings perfect for all kinds of caring messages, it will become a staple for those times when you need to express your feelings of sympathy or thankfulness.  I…

  • Good Neighbors

    Hi Stampers I made this card a couple of weeks ago but I wanted to give it to my friend Dot before I posted it on this blog since she receives all my updates.   I cased this card from Stasia of Stampin & Scrappin with Stasia.  I did change a couple of things but…

  • Writing Challenge

    On February 15, 1842, the U.S. Postal Service first introduced adhesive stamps (stamps you lick) to the public. Adhesive stamps were all the rage until 1989, when self-adhesive (peel and stick) stamps were introduced (actually, they were first introduced in 1974… and they were a total failure!). Now, of course, the post office doesn't even…

  • Tuesday’s Tips

    Hi Stampers Today's tips include the Blender Pen and the Bone Folder   Blender Pens #102845 $9.95 Blender pens combine the flexibility of watercolors with the convenience of markers. It’s easy to achieve a beautiful watercolor effect using blender pens with just about any color source. You can use it to blend Stampin' Pastels, Watercolor…