Author: rachel

  • Simple Friendship

    Today's card kicks off something new I am offering with the start of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.  It's card kits for all of you that are just too busy to attend classes or live too far away to come to my classes.  I'll be adding new card kits often so please be sure and…

  • Country Morning

    This stamp set is called Country Morning and it's a Hostess Level 1 Stamp Set.  I decided to use the Bella Rose Designer Series Paper even though it's retired because the checkered pattern in that pack looks so country. The main image and the sentiment are both stamped on Naturals Ivory using the Brown Stazon…

  • On Newsstands!

    Stampin' Up! is currently featured in a few magazines, and we're excited to share these editorial placements with you! Better Homes & Gardens 100 Decorating Ideas under $100 (July 2009 issue)Stampin' Up! is featured in a two-page spread which encourages dressing up everyday basic furniture with our craft supplies such as Designer Series papers, punches,…

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    A Kind Word

    I cannot believe I am making this card for my granddaughter, Sydney, so far in advance.  Her birthday isn't until  13 September.  I'm usually rushing around making a card and trying to get it in the mail before her birthday!  I love these two little girls from a Kind Word and they are perfect for my…

  • We are very excited to announce that our blog tour is only a few weeks away, and the team is hoping to bring you a fantastic tour of creativity and fun! If you want to know all about the coming tour, then please subscribe to this blog. You'll notice that we have posted some fantastic…

  • Friends 24-7

    This stamp set is one of my favorites because you know I love floral stamp sets!  The designer series paper is Raspberry Tart which retired last month (boohoo).  I decided to use watercolor paper with this card.  I stamped the image with Black Stazon, then colored in the flowers with Regal Rose and Rose Red…

  • Animal Stories

    This has got to be one of the cutest stamp sets from Stampin' Up! in a long time!  I love this stamp set and my preference is usually the flowery ones.  All the images are cute from the Giraffe to the Elephant to the Whale to the Owl (which I think is a cat!). I…

  • Lovely Flowers

    Today's card was made using the sketch (SSC 106) from Stamping 411.  I used the stamp set from the Lovely Flowers Bundle, Level 3 Hostess Stamp Set. I used a blender pen and the Mambo Mellon Classic Ink Pad because I wanted a lighter touch on the flowers and the markers was too dark. I…