Category Archives: Classes

New Techniques Class

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's class, though small, was so much fun (or at least that what I heard (LOL!)).  The technique they learned was double embossing.   Here's a picture of the ladies and the cards they made. Mary Conrardy joined us for the first time.  Mary was in our area visiting her mother-in-law, Dot Conrardy, and was invited to the class.  If you live in the Northwest Arkansas area… Read More »

NatureWalk

Hi Stampin' Friends This is one of the cards the ladies will be making at Friday's class.  It features the Nature Walk Clear Mount Stamp Set. I've lost a lot of things in my craft and then they always mysteriously reappear!  Has this every happened to you?  I cannot find my Elegant Eggplant Ink Pad but I'm sure it will turn up.  I had to color in the bird cage… Read More »

Affection Collection

 Hi Stampin' Friends Vintage style and romance just seem to belong together–as they do in this ornately beautiful eight-piece set. Create a lovingly handcrafted valentine's day card for someone special–or use this set to make stunning wedding-themed tags and cards. Coordinates with the Modern Label and Small Heart Punches. This card was inspired by a card by Heather Cooper on Stampin' Connection and is one of the cards the ladies will be… Read More »

Hello Doily and we have a winner!

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's card features the Hello Doily Background Stamp.  I decided to keep it simple and quick since is for a new private class scheduled for Wednesday, 7 November 2012 and the attendees are new to stamping. If you are interested in holding a private class in your home, please contact me for all the details.  I can be reached at rachel@artisticdesignsbyrachel.com or (479) 876-7453. The winner of… Read More »

Grateful for French Foliage

Hi Stampin' Friends This is the 2nd card the ladies will be making at Charlene's Private class.  I'm using the French Foliage Clear Mount Stamp Set for the card and the Always Thankful Clear Mount Stamp Set (retired) for the sentiment.   Need to make this a quick one because we are going out to dinner at the Bonefish Grill.  I've listed all the supplies below but if any have any questions… Read More »

Manhattan Flower

Hi Stampin' Friends Before I get into today's card, I wanted to let you know that I've preordered the new Stampin' Trimmer found on page 180 of the 2012/2013 Catalog.  I am so excited and can hardly wait until it gets here!  It will be available to you around the 1st of November. This Friday night, I have a private class in Rogers with Charlene.  The ladies will be making… Read More »

Blooming with Kindness

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's card is simple & quick.  It's one of the 4 cards the ladies will be making on Friday, 12 October 2012.  It's not too late to sign up for this class if you live in the Northwest Arkansas area and would like to attend.  Click on 12 October 2012 and that will take you to the sign up sheet.  Even if you are mailing a check (you… Read More »

Beautiful Wings

Last day for Blog Candy Last day for September Virtual Club Hi Stampin' Friends I wanted to make a simple yet elegant card for today's post.  The butterflies had been laying around my craft table for a couple of days left over from a previous project, so I decided they would be perfect for today's simple card.  The butterflies are Vellum Card Stock over Pink Pirouette Card Stock.  They were die cut and embossed… Read More »

Monster Mash

Hi Stampin' Friends When I saw this card by Connie Babbert on SUDSOL, I had to copy it!  Well, not exactly copy but I was very inspired by it and made my version of the card. And I have the perfect song to accompany it.  It's Monster Mash from the 60's and I can still see my friends dancing to it at parties.  Download 01 Monster Mash Our Googly Ghouls have… Read More »

Affection Collection

Hi Stampin’ Friends Here’s today’s card – it’s one that the ladies will be making at the Big Shot Class tomorrow.  If any one lives in the Northwest Arkansas area (Bella Vista) and would like to attend next month’s Big Shot Class, please send me an e-mail and I’ll put you on the list.  The Big Shot classes are held on the 4th Friday of every month.  The card uses the Affection… Read More »