Category Archives: Classes

World Treasures

Hi Stampin' Friends Hope you are enjoying your weekend.  Weather has been perfect around here - you want to be outdoors or at least I do!  This card is for Debbie's private class, scheduled for Tuesday, 21 August 2012.  If you would like to hold a private class or would like more information on what is a private class, please contact me at rachel@artisticdesignsbyrachel.com The card features the World Treasures Stamp Set and… Read More »

World Treasures

Hi Stampin' Friends I made today's card for Debbie's private class on Thursday, 19 July 2012 and uses the World Treasures Stamp Set and Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set.  It's cased from the card shown on page 98 of the 2012-2013 Catalog. Famous for their showy feathers, peacocks are also a symbol of fidelity. Use this four-piece set to create a unique card expressing your love for someone special. Coordinates… Read More »

Delicate Doilies

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's post will be really short becausee I'm getting ready for tomorrow's class and I don't feel that well.  I think it's something I ate! I'm using Delicate Doilies and Layered Labels for today's card and the colors Summer Starfruit and Raspberry Ripple.  I really love the new foam ink pads, everything stamps so clear, sharp and the images ink up so much better without pounding on… Read More »

Creative Elements Part 2

Hi Stampin' Friends I received my Holiday mini today and all I can saw is WOW!!!!! – stay tuned. Here's the matching card to yesterday's bird house using the Creative Elements Stamp Set.   The ladies at Linda's private class on Thursday will be making these two items. The technique for this card is called reverse masking and I got the idea from Patty Bennett's blog.  The butterfly is the new… Read More »

New type of class

Hi Stampin' Friends I am now offering private classes in your home.  This is not a workshop and purchase of products is not required though there is a class fee. If you are interested in holding a class in your home, please contact me for questions and/or scheduling.  Currently I can schedule classes in the Northwest Arkansas (Bella Vista, Rogers, Bentonville, Lowell, Springdale) area. I held my first class last week in… Read More »

Summer Afternoon – Petite Purse

 Hi Stampin' Friends It's a beautiful weekend in Northwest Arkansas.  I hope you are having pleasant weather. It's been such a nice spring this year. Well, I finally finished the petite purse – not that it was that hard to make but I had to redo it a couple of times because I kept making dumb mistakes.  The ladies will be making the purse at Jane's private class on Monday… Read More »

Sneak Peek – Summer Afternoon

Hi Stampin' Friends I was a bad girl and gone for most of the day so I didn't get a chance to finish up the petite purse 3D project.  I do have a card to show you that the ladies will be making at the Big Shot Class on Friday, 25 May 2012.  I again used the Comfort Cafe DSP (love, love it!!!) and the Hostess Stamp Set called Summer… Read More »

Adios Flower Fancy

Hi Stampin' Friends I am so excited – tomorrow  or at 12 am (mountain time), the new catalog will be online!  Don't know whether I will stay up or get up extra early to see what's in the new catalog!  Based on the preorder items that are available for demonstrators to preorder, I will absolutely love it!  My order of new items should be in on Wednesday so I'll have new things… Read More »

Last Day to Order

Hi Stampin' Friends Monday, 30 April 2012 is the last day to order from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I loved so many stamp sets and accessories from that catalog and I hope that they all make it into the big catalog (or at least my favorites!).  If you want to be sure you get your favorites and not chance that it may make it into the big catalog, buy it today… Read More »

Blog Candy Winner

Hi Stampin' Friends! The winner of the Blog Candy is Lisa (Princess Lisa). lisa808 (lisawhs808@aol.com) has left you a comment: Love your card! Great designs and colors. The ribbon and flowers on the top are perfect. How could this set not make it to the new catalog?!?!? Thanks to everyone who participated.  I really enjoy and appreciate all your comments.  I'll have some more blog candy up on blog in… Read More »