Hi Stampin' Friends Today's card features the Vine Street Embossing Folder that you can get FREE for your $50.00 purchase during Sale-a-bration. I was trying to keep it clean and simple but I kept wanting to add pearls or rhinestones to add a little bling!(LOL) I colored the image (from Bordering on Romance) with Raspberry Ripple and Gumball Green Stampin' Write Markers and a Blender Pen and then stamped it… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends Today's card is the one I'm sending to all my online orders for the month of January. The hearts are from the Hearts a Flutter Clear Mount Set, the Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit and the Happy Valentine Heart Stamp Set. The Real Red Card Stock was embossed using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and the lace is the new Delicate Details Lace from the… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends As I've said before, it's so hard for me to make a masculine card so I decided to resurrect my "Masculine Mondays". Maybe I'll get better as I get into the habit of making them. I have two brothers who share the same birthday – February 7th. I made the first card here for the oldest of the two. This card is for my younger brother, Bobby. Again,… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends My husband Hoppin' John for dinner. It was delicioius – David is a fantastic cook! In the American South, there’s a saying that, if you eat peas on New Year’s Day, you’ll have plenty of everything the rest of the year, which is why the dish Hoppin’ John made with black-eyed peas is so popular. So what is your traditional food for New Year's Day? I still haven't… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends My head is spinning with all the promotions that Stampin' Up! currently has. But the one great value that sticks in my mind is the recruitment package. I know that there are a couple of you that are thinking of signing up especially with the free ink pads. If you sign up during the online extravaganza (Monday 19 Nov through Wednesday 28 Nov 2012), not only will you… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends My mind is spinning with all the specials that are coming up and just in time for Black Friday! Stampin' Up! has a couple of promotions you do not want to miss! THINK BIG SHOT! I'll have more information on the Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza on tomorrow post. Stay tuned! Now, let's talk about today's card. I have been wanting to get this stamp set for a while… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends I'm still playing around with making simple and quick cards. Today's card features the Petite Pairs Clear Mount Stamp Set. This set offers a sentiment for just about every occasion! The background was embossed using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. The leaves are from the Bird Punch. Monday, 5 November is the last day to take advantage of the FREE Digital Downloads and the 50% off on… 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 Today's card features the French Foliage Clear Mount Stamp Set. I've been using this stamp set a lot recently and it's turning out to be one of my best sellers. Of course, it is a beautiful set! I thought I would use it as a "thank you" for my November online orders. The sentiment is from the Thank You Kindly Stamp Set (retired). The strip in the middle… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends I follow a blog by Andrea Ewin and she does the most beautiful shabby chic cards. This is one of her cards that I cased – just changed it a little to make it my own. The Heart was made from Burlap using the Hearts Collection Framelits. The sentiment is from the retired Hand-Penned Holidays Clear Mount Stamp Set. This is a pretty simple card so I don't… Read More »
