Today’s card is for my best friend, Becky, who lives in California. We have been friends since 1960 (high school) and are godmother to each of our daughters. The image is not a Stampin’ Up! stamp set but I loved it and is so Becky and me! We laugh now as much as we used to in high school! The other friend we are close to is Diana who lives… Read More »
Have you seen the June My Paper Pumpkin Kit yet? I am still anxiously waiting for my kit. Watch to see how fun and simple this kit is to put together. Wonder what the surprise will be next month! Learn more at My Paper Pumpkin
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Before I go into today’s card, I wanted you know that there is a contest on my facebook page, Artistic Designs by Rachel. I’ll select a winner for a My Paper Pumpkin Kit on Friday. I’ll give away a free kit every month until I run out of the extra kits I have. Check it out! I saw a card on Tami White’s blog and was inspired. I made the… Read More »
The awesome deals just don’t stop! Eight more products are on 25% discount this week – from the trendy Chevron Ribbon (a “must have” on my list) to the Hearts A Flutter Framelits Die! If you click on any of the links below, it will take you to my Stampin’ Store. Afternoon Tea Ii Kit – Digital Download $9.95 Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $7.95 Blushing Bride 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon… Read More »
This card is a little late – Stephanie and David’s anniversary was on 2 June 2014! But better late than never – right? I used the Everything Eleanor Clear Mount Stamp Set – love this set – it’s so elegant and classy! I stamped the images with Versamark, then heat embossed them using the Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder and our Heat Tool. I then used the brayer and and… Read More »
Starting on 9 June 2014, I will be featuring masculine cards every Monday. This type of card is the hardest type of card for me to make. And yet, most of the people (relatives) I send cards to are males (grandsons, sons-in-law, nephews, brothers) so go figure!This card is for my brother, Eddie who birthday this year falls on Father’s Day (15 June). I used the digital image from Counryside. … Read More »
Boxes don’t have to be boring! This video will show you how to use the Hamburger Box Bigz XL Die to create a container just right for any small gift—especially a tasty treat. If you would like to purchase this die, please visit my Stampin’ Store for 24/7 service. Don’t want to bother? Send me your list and I’ll be more than happy to place the order for you. It’s… Read More »
I am really loving this new stamp set. It’s called Work of Art and has painted swatches, swaths, and shapes that make up the bulk of the stamp set.Here’s a quick video on how to make this easy card! If you need any supplies to make this card, visit my Stampin’ Store for 24/7 service. Or if you like, I’ll be more than happy to place the order for you!… Read More »
I love, love everything in the book! Here are my top pics from the 2014-2015 Annual Catalog – it was hard to just pick one set because I was in love with several ones. Stamp Set: Bloom with Hope (page 240): #133952 $17.00 (hostess dollars) In-Color (page 179): Blackberry BlissDesigner Series Paper (page 187): Lullaby Designer Series Paper #133695 $10.95Washi Tape (page 190): Sweet Sadie #133690 $4.95Adhesive: Fast Fuze Adhesive… Read More »
