Happy Birthday Rachel

Bonus Days Christmas in July July Host Code Another fast and quick card for you.  Today’s card is for my granddaughter, Rachel, who turned 11 today.  As I’ve mentioned before when it comes to personalizing a card for my immediate family and some of my friends, I usually go outside Stampin’ Up!  because I want the card to be extra special. I found the digital image on the internet.  … Read More »

Country Living

Bonus Days Christmas in July July Host Code My husband needed a quick thank you card for a friend.  Several friends went hiking and camping last week and Jim (who owns a cabin in that area) provided electric and an outdoor bathroom for all the campers. For those country lovers, or simply for those who have eclectic taste, the Country’s Livin! Stamp Set is sure to please. Pour yourself some… Read More »

July Host Code and Sketch #10

Bonus Days Christmas in July New month and new Host Code! It’s also time for a new sketch!  But before I do that, the winner of Sketch #9 was Nicole Anglesey. Here’s Sketch #10.  The period will run from 1 July through 31 July 2017.  The change from every two weeks to once a month will give you more time to participate.  If you decide to enter, please save it… Read More »

July Specials

Stampin Up just announced two great specials coming for July Bonus Days are back and with a brand new catalog, what a great time to earn Bonus Coupons. For every $50 you spend between July 1 – 31 (before shipping and tax) you will receive a $5.00 Bonus Days Coupon. How it works: You must enter an e-mail address on your orders. Once the order is complete, you will receive… Read More »

Touches of Texture

We Love Our Hosts Christmas in July Stamp Camp Sketch #9 – Join us! The textures and elements in the Touches of Texture  stamp set will add dimension and character to any of your cards. This set features an eclectic array of useful and fun styles.     I used this awesome stamp set for today’s card.   The solid image was first stamped with Calypso Coral Classic Ink on… Read More »

Congratulations Sydney

We Love Our Hosts Christmas in July Stamp Camp Sketch #9 – Join us! Today’s post features a non-SU stamp set but shhh…. don’t tell anyone.  A lot of the time if I am making a card for a relative, special friend or special occasion, I may go outside SU to find the perfect stamp set.  Stampin’ Up! does not currently have a graduate stamp set so I found one… Read More »

This Little Piggy

We Love Our Hosts Christmas in July Stamp Camp Sketch #9 – Join us! This Little Piggy Stamp Set will have you squealing with delight. What’s not to love about a  flying pig! I love this whimsical stamp set – it brought a smile to my face with I first saw it at OnStage in Shreveport. The background is watercolor wash using Pool Party Classic Ink and an Aqua Painter. … Read More »

One Layout, Four Different Cards

Gorgeous Cards – Enjoy! ~~Rachel One Layout, Four Different Cards, Starring the New Embossing Paste! A new catalog . . . yay! If you’re like me, you always count down the days until a new catalog is released. And when it’s finally out (after changing your wish list for the fifth time, crossing out and adding items), you can hardly wait for your order to arrive! My personal favorites from… Read More »

Floral Statements and Christmas in July Stamp Camp

We Love Our Hosts With the We Love Our Hosts Promotion, you get an extra $35.00 when you hit $350.  It doesn’t have to be a workshop; it can be a personal order. If you live in the Northwest Arkansas, you are invited to the Artistic Designers Team’s  first annual Christmas in July Stamp Camp.  It promises to be a day of fun stamping, door prizes, and snacks.  Contact me… Read More »

Guy Greetings and Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack

Promotions/Specials We Love Our Hosts Sketch #9 – join us! The Wood Textures Suite brings the look of the outdoors inside with natural rustic patterns.  The products in this suite coordinate perfectly taking the stress of combining colors, designs and accents. To see all the available suites, please click here A very easy and quick card to put together using the Guy Greetings Stamp Set for the greetings and the… Read More »