Category Archives: Shabby Chic

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 »

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 »

Blooming with Kindness

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's card showcases the Blooming with Kindness Stamp Set.  This stunning six-piece stamp set gives you plenty of options for sending your best regards. Includes expressions of support, gratitude, and even birthday wishes. I bought some burlap a couple of months ago and been wanting to try it out.  I started out casing the card on page 87 of the 2012/2013 Catalog but then change things around.  And… Read More »

It’s finally here!

Hi Stampin' Friends Summer is here and it seems that life is getting busier and busier for all us, whether it's because the kids are home for the summer or because vacation time is here or for many other reasons.  I keep hearing, "I miss stamping but just don't have the time right now." Well, I have the answer for you! I am launching the Artistic Designs by Rachel Virtual Club.  Do… Read More »

Artistic Designs by Rachel Virtual club

Hi Stampin' Friends Well, 1 July 2012 is almost here and on that date, I will launch the Artistic Designs by Rachel Virtual Club.  In the meantime, I am excited to share the OFFICIAL SNEAK PEEK PICTURE of one of the cards that is part of the July 2012 projects.   The picture above gives you a small glimpse into one of July's projects. This card is beautiful and features new… Read More »

Heartfelt Layered Labels

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's card using the Layered Labels Clear Mount Stamp Set with Fan Fair Designer Series Paper.  This time I paried it with Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and Riding Hood Red Card Stock. This extravagantly designed apothecary label set gives you lots of options for embellishing trendy mason or apothecary jar gifts. Or use an image from this set to decorate a boxed gift–just stamp a label, cut… Read More »

From My Heart

Hi Stampin' Friends My husband and I went to the Mildred B Cooper Chapel last night to hear chamber music.  The setting was just as beautiful as the music!  Program Selections were Ancient Aires and Dances for Clarinet and String Trio – Ottorino Respighi, Suite in A for String Trio – Jean Sibelius and Quintet for Clarinet and Strings – Carl Maria von Weber The Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel… Read More »

From My Heart

Hi Stampin' Friends For today's card, I decided to use the From My Heart Stamp Set again.  I love this set because it is so reminiscent of Victorian apothecary labels.  This exquisitely designed eight-piece set is a must-have for those who covet that vintage look. Clever sentiments and intricate designs combine to make this a stamp set you'll want to use again and again. Coordinates with the Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack and the… Read More »