I try to personalize my cards as much as possible especially if it’s to a favorite relative. In this case, the card is for my nephew, Tom and I found a digital image that sooooo cute!And he’s a man (40’s I think) but I thought the kid’s digital image was so much more cuter than an adult image would have been. I also don’t know what color/level he’s at so… Read More »
The 13-piece Bring on the Cake stamp brush set is perfect for all ages. The Birthday sentiments and stylings are vintage, modern, and everything in between. This card was made using Bring on the Cake Stamp Brush Set and the My Digital Studio. It’s all digital except for the button and the base card. The splatters are part of the software from the My Digital Studio and not from Gorgeous… Read More »
Hope you had a great 4th of July weekend! It was beautiful around here – not too hot.Today’s card is for our friend, Larry. He and David have been best buddies since the 1970’s and it’s easy to kid around with him. He’s about 8 years younger so I thought it would be fun to send him this card.It’s so much easier to color in an image if you have… Read More »
Rachel made a card for her Dad using the May 2014 My Paper Pumpkin Kit. She receives her own kit every month and has so much fun making cards. You know, you can’t start them too young! If you would like to more about the kits (surprise every month – what fun!), please click here Today’s card is for David for Father’s Day. As some of you know, I recently… Read More »
Before I go into today’s card, I wanted you know that there is a contest on my facebook page, Artistic Designs by Rachel. I’ll select a winner for a My Paper Pumpkin Kit on Friday. I’ll give away a free kit every month until I run out of the extra kits I have. Check it out! I saw a card on Tami White’s blog and was inspired. I made the… Read More »
Starting on 9 June 2014, I will be featuring masculine cards every Monday. This type of card is the hardest type of card for me to make. And yet, most of the people (relatives) I send cards to are males (grandsons, sons-in-law, nephews, brothers) so go figure!This card is for my brother, Eddie who birthday this year falls on Father’s Day (15 June). I used the digital image from Counryside. … Read More »
Tools aren’t just for the garage! Crafters everywhere know that the very best tools are found in our crafting stashes. The right tool for the right job will save you time and money. Purchase this tutorial and learn 5 additional ways to use the versatile Envelope Punch Board. (Just a hint – it is not only for making envelopes!) Tutorial is 19 pages of step by step instructions for creating… Read More »
I struggle with this every year now that my grandsons are teenagers. Since I know my grandson, Troy, plays the guitar once in a while, I decided to go with the Rocker Silhouette (Extreme Guitar Stamp Brush Set) for the focal point on his card. Have you seen the other Extreme Sports Silhouettes available only in digital downloads? There a snowboarder, a surfer, a dirt bike rider and a… Read More »
The description for the Hardwood Background Stamp reads: “The Hardwood Background Stamp creates a realistic wood background for cards, scrapbook pages, and more!” And the description for the Everything Eleanor reads: “Delicate floral embellishments, frames, and flourishes–the perfect mix for your projects with vintage flair”. You think you could not mix the two together, but you can! I paired the masculine background stamp with the frilly flowers in Everything… Read More »
The 1st picture is the view I get when I sit at my computer. The 2nd picture is my home back in Arkansas (it was 2 degrees outside!). Now where would you rather be? I think this image from the Many Mustaches Stamp Brush Set is soooo cute!I used Basic Gray for the mustache and Pool Party for the words. It was printed out on Whisper White Card Stock using… Read More »
