Create numerous beautiful flowers with the two-step Simple Stems Stamp Set and it coordinates with the Secret Garden Framelits Dies! The color yellow and polka dots always reminds me of Spring and since it is finally here, I decided to make a bright floral card using the color So Saffron.The image was stamped 3 times with So Saffron Classic Ink on Whisper White Card Stock. The 1st layer… Read More »
Need a clean and simple card idea for a dear friend? One that you’ve known for years and can teased just a little around their birthday? Need one that is quick and easy to make? Use our Designer Series Paper! Once you’ve selected the paper, all you have to do is select the coordinating colors and Stampin’ Up! has made it all so easy for you by listing the… Read More »
Share your happiness with others with the Happy Watercolor Stamp Set. It was created specifically for watercoloring and it coordinates with the Watercolor Wonder Suite. This limited-time set is only available from January 3 through May 31, 2014, so order yours today! I love, love this set and have used it numerous times: Happy Watercolor, Happy Me Like to Watercolor? Jan 2014 Thank you cards I didn’t think I liked Crisp… Read More »
This Papillon Potpourri seven-piece stamp set lets you make a lovely mix of stylized and realistically detailed butterflies for year-round, multi-occasion papercrafting projects. It coordinates with the Elegant Butterfly Punch.Love this card for its simple and clean lines. TIPS: 1. It’s easier to use the butterfly punch first and then center it to use the bracket punch. Believe me, I learned this the hard way!2. Use the Basic Black… Read More »
Today’s the last day for the Weekly Deals for 11-18 Feb 2014. One of my favorites is the Honeycomb Embossing Folder. I made the shabby chic card below using this beloved embossing folder. It is very versatile – you don’t just have to use it for the modern type cards, it can be anything from clean and simple to shabby chic. Other ways I’ve used it for cards are listed… Read More »
Are you on my newsletter mailing list? On Thursday, I’ll be sending out my ten favorite Valentine Day Verses in a PDF format and it will be available only to my subscribers. Not everybody has the ability to string words together to create their own verses – but when the card is nearing completion it needs that finishing touch. This document will give ten verses that you can add to the… Read More »
Pssst…a little Stampin’ Up! Occasions Sneak Peek just for you. Yes, I really like poppies and faux watercoloring, but let me let you in on a little secret…I would have bought the Happy Watercolor Stamp Set just for the sentiment “pssst….”! Did you notice the other Sneak Peek? It’s the Retro Fresh This and That designer Washi Tape! If you are a Artistic Designs by Rachel preferred customer, your… Read More »
This is one of the cards I worked on while in New Orleans – it was inspired by one on Pinterest. What I do is design/play around with the card on My Digital Studio and then when I get home, I print out the images I want from the My Digital studio. I then add them to actual card stock and add the embellishments. Last time I used the Expressions… Read More »
Hostess code for October 16 – 31 is: XXMQFJ7X Check out the weekly deals – ends 5 November 2013 Party More – Get More (Extra $25.00 in Hostess Benefits) – 1 through 31 October 2013 The Clearance Rack has been updated! This was one of the hardest card to make for me. I usually like frilly, vintage, shabby chic type of cards. But this is for my godchild Lisa who turns 50… Read More »
Hostess code for September 16 – 30 2013 is: BQQKRXWY Stamp Set of the Month for October is Calm Christmas – join by 10 October 2013 Free Inspirational Sheets My granddaughter, Rachel who is 7 years old learned Sudoku! It’s amazing how fast kids can learn. My husband, David, is an avid Sudoku player and Rachel decided she wanted to learn how to do it. I’ve tried it in the past… Read More »
