Category Archives: Feminine

Be of Good Cheer

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's post features the Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper but it's not a Christmas card!  I just like the bold colors in it and wanted to use it for today's card.  Besides it coordinates perfectly with the  gorgeous  new 3 1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon (page 4 of the Holiday Catalog).   Remember I was working on some flowers using a Die-namics Mini Rolled Roses Die.  I was… Read More »

Tres Shabby Chic

Hi Stampin' Friends Well, I over did it this time.  I was trying for the shabby chic look and it took me several hours to get it right.  Usually I can made a card in about an hour (from design to finish) but I keep changing things around on this one. I used the Tea Shoppe Clear Mount Stamp Set for this card.  Whatever your tea preference, this delightful, vintage-inspired… Read More »

Shabby Chic Eleanor

Hi Stampin' Friends So are you as excited about all the new "stuff" in the Holiday catalog?  I love the concept of the bundles and at a discount too!  Is there a lot of new stuff you just have to have?  We have a special this month – get a Halloween Project Kit for FREE when you join for just $99.00.  You can customize your starter kit and order anything… Read More »

Hello Doily

Hi Stampin' Friends Hope you had a wonderful weekend.  We finished off the weekend with dinner with the kids.  Since it's the first time I made potato salad this year, it was my kick off to the summer.  I mean it's not summer until I make potato salad and chili no matter how hot it is! (LOL) Today's card features the beautiful Hello Doily Stamp. Better than the real thing, this… Read More »

Old Meets New – Creative Elements

Hi Stampin' Friends Is it hot enough for you?  I keep reminding myself that come December, I am going to wish it was July!  Okay, okay, enough complaining about the weather because I realize it's hot everywhere.  Instead lets talk about our favorite subject – stampin! Today's card features the Creative Elements Stamp Set (OLD) and the gorgeous Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons (NEW).  The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes.… Read More »

Virtual Club sneak peek

Hi Stampin' Friends Here's a sneak peek the 3rd project the ladies will be making in the August edition of the Artistic Designs by Rachel Virtual Club. I will have the complete pictures and supply list on the 1st of August in case you want to make the projects when I release the video's to the club members on the 15th of the month. Do you want to know what a… Read More »

Papaya Collage

Hi Stampin' Friends I received my first collection of the new ink pads (subltes collection) and wanted to play with them.  I love the way the ink up the stamps – everything is so clear and crisp!  For today's card, I used the Pink Pirouette Ink and Papaya Collage Stamp Set, along with the Word Play Stamp Set for the sentiment. Use these exquisitely detailed images to bring vintage elegance… 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 »

Sneak Peek

Hi Stampin' Friends My goodies from the Holiday Mini catalog will be here tomorrow – whoohoooo!  I'll have sneak peeks of cards made with items from the new mini in the next couple of days. This sneak peek is for the August Virtual Club. The card uses the Fan Fair Designer Series Paper, Elegant Butterfly Punch and the Apothecary Framelits Dies.  It's one of the three project the Virtual club members… Read More »

It’s not just for books anymore!

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's card features the Ex Libris Background Stamp.  Though it's a bookplate and for books, I decided to make a card with it. Mark ownership of books and other personal items with this exquisitely designed stamp, reminiscent of engraved European bookplates from the Middle Ages. Or pop it in a cellophane bag with a Classic Stampin' Pad and tie with grosgrain ribbon for a unique and thoughtful… Read More »