Guess Which Stamps are Retiring Contest (ends 23 April 2013) Mystery Hostess Contest (ends 26 April 2013) Free Card Kit tutorial (Ombre Technique) (ends 15 May 2013) Internet Hostess Club #2 now forming (when filled) Hi Stampin' Friends! The inspiration for this card came for Vickie Burke, a fantastic, very talented demonstrator. I love her watercoloring! I used the image of the hydrangea flower from Best of Birthdays Clear Mount Stamp Set. With spring… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends Guess Which Stamps are Retiring Contest Mystery Hostess Contest Free Card Kit tutorial (Ombre Technique) Internet Hostess Club #2 now forming I had an "ah ha" moment when I was making this masculine card using the Dapper Dad Stamp Set. The watch in the stamp set looked just like one of my watches. So I decide to make the watch more feminine and stamped it in Pretty… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends It's time for the 6th annual "Guess Which Stamp Sets Are Retiring" contest! On 24 April 2013, Stampin' Up! will release their retiring stamp sets and accessories list. These items did not make it into the 2013/2014 Catalog and will not be available after supplies run out. And again, I am holding a contest to see who can guess which stamps sets will retire. To enter into… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends If placing an online order, use the Hostess Code QDDNBSZA, and your name will be entered into a contest for hostess benefits! Click here for the details. And not only do you get your name entered into the contest, but you also receive the Ombre Technique Card Tutorial for your onine order! Here's the masculine card I started out making the other day but ended up with a… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends My Paper PumpkinFree ClothespinsFree Scrapbook TutorialFrequency Buyers RewardsHostess Club #2 now forming Day 2 of the "Free Shipping" from Stampin' Up! Take advance of the free shipping and stock up on all those goodies! One of my customers ordered online (using the Hostess Code, of course) and then about a couple of minutes later ordered a $2.95 item (I guess she forgot that item the first time).… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends I am such a lucky grandmother! Every Friday, Rachel comes to visit and spend the night! And now for our luck 50/50 board winner! During our stamp class, I asked one of the ladies to draw a name for the 50/50 board. And the winner is………? Julie Temple! Julie, please send me your wish list and I'll place order for you. If you want to wait until… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends The Spring Catalog is live and you can order your products at my Stampin' Store. View the 2013 Spring Catalog (Flash) Spring Catalog (PDF) Stampin' Supplies Spanish Flyer If you would like a copy of the catalog and don't have a demonstrator, please send me your name, address and telephone number and I'll get one out to you. My Top Ten Favorites from the Spring catalog: It… Read More »
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 »
Hi Stampin' Friends Here's another sneak peek at my girlfriend's anniversary card! I started this card several times because I kept messing up. One time I had completed the card and then when I added my personal stamp to the back of the card, I smeared the ink. Anyway, after several attempts the card is on its way to California. I love the way it came out and cannot wait until… Read More »
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 »
