Wonder of Christmas

Don’t forget – Monday, 31 October 2016 is the last day for the 3 for 1 Designer Series Promotion! Today’s post features the Wonder of Christmas stamp set. The angel was stamped with the Versamark Ink onto Watercolor Paper.  Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder was added and heat set with the Heat Tool.   The image was colored in using Crushed Curry for the hair and banner, Smoky Slate for the gown… Read More »

Dia de los Muertos Party Decor

From the Stampin’ Up! Blog – enjoy! ~~Rachel Hello, friends! Autumn is here—leaves are changing, there’s a chill in the air, and Halloween (a favorite at our house!) is just around the corner. And if you happen to be looking for a different look this Halloween, I’ve got you covered! November 1 is the first day of a Mexican holiday known as Día de los Muertos or Day of the… Read More »

Lovely as a Tree – Stampin’ Up!

3 for 1 Designer Series Paper (ends 31 October 2016 New Hostess Code and new free gift Clearance Rack – over a 100 new items were added on 13 September 2016 Blog candy coming – stay tuned! Oldie but goodie!  That stamp set has been around forever and it’s not retired!  It is so versatile – you can use it for year round scenery cards.  The stamp set is called… Read More »

Woodland Christmas

3 for 1 Designer Series Paper New Hostess Code and new free gift Clearance Rack – over a 100 new items were added on 13 September 2016 Blog candy coming – stay tuned! I was inspired by a card by a top demonstrator, Tami White, on facebook and decided to case it.  I changed a couple of things since I don’t have the thinlits that she used and don’t  have… Read More »

Swap Group Cards

3 for 1 Designer Series Paper New Hostess Code and new free gift Clearance Rack – over a 100 new items were added on 13 September 2016 Blog candy coming – stay tuned! I belong to a group of Stampin’ Up! demostrators who get together and make cards every month.  These are the cards we made this weekend.  We have a couple of long distance swappers and I didn’t get… Read More »

The Happiest Mail Ever! – Stampin’ Up!

From the Stampin’ Up! Blog ~~Rachel The Happiest Mail Ever! What’s more fun than checking your mailbox expecting to find bills and ads, but instead finding a fun red box that has everything you need to sit down and create? That’s a pretty fantastic mail day. That’s exactly what you can get right now when you sign up for Paper Pumpkin, Stampin’ Up!’s monthly crafting subscription kit. Even better—first -time… Read More »

A Halloween Thank You

3 for 1 Designer Series Paper New Hostess Code and new free gift Clearance Rack – over a 100 new items were added on 13 September 2016 Blog candy coming – stay tuned! When I was in California, my sister gave me the below sign.  It reminded her of having coffee outside on the deck when she was visiting in Arkansas.  The sign was made by her son and my… Read More »

Vintage Leaves, Stampin’ Up!

3 for 1 Designer Series Paper New Hostess Code and new free gift Clearance Rack – over a 100 new items were added on 13 September 2016 Blog candy coming – stay tuned!   Another old but goodie called Vintage Leaves.  Every time I used this stamp set, I am reminded of Autumn Leaves by Nat King Cole which then reminds me of Bridges of Madison County.  I loved that… Read More »

I’m Addicted to Doilies

I hope you are having an enjoyable 3 day weekend.  Since we are both retired, the days/weekends all seem to run together (LOL). This is from the SU Website – I have to admit I’m just as obsessed with doilies as this Artisan Design Team Member is.  I have shabby chic and, of course, that always calls for doilies! ~~Rachel I have a confession to make. It’s hard for me… Read More »

Candy Cane Lane – Stampin’ UP!

3 for 1 Designer Series Paper New Hostess Code and new free gift Bogo Paper Pumpkin Clearance Rack – over a 100 new items were added on 13 September 2016 Look Ma – No stamps! I love the gingerbread houses in the Candy Cane Designer Series Paper from the 2016 Holiday catalog.  They were cut out using our Paper Snips. Instead of Washi Tape, I used strips of Candy Cane… Read More »