It’s been 10 years!

I forgot I passed my ten year mark with Stampin’ Up! until I received my ten year pin and congratulatory letter from them.  That’s what happens when you are having so much fun! Seriously, when I look back on the ten years I’ve been with Stampin’ Up!, I can see so many blessings that come along the way.  During my years with SU, not only have I been able to… Read More »

Weekly Deals through 23 June 2014

It’s Tuesday!! That means it is time for new Weekly Deals! Check out the latest sale items and be sure to snatch up these deals before they end next Monday. Delicate Designs Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $8.95 Epic Day Designer Washi Tape $4.95 Natural 7/8″ Cotton Ribbon $7.95 Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad $5.95 Sunshine & Sprinkles Ensemble – Digital Download $14.95 Vintage Faceted Buttons $5.95 Wisteria Wonder 3/4″ Chevron… Read More »

Sweetbriar Rose

Roses are my favorite flowers especially the old fashion kind.  This one is a Sweetbriar Rose and originated in Europe where they make tea from it (Rose Hips Tea).  Though the real Sweetbriar Rose is pink I decide to color this one in our gorgeous new blue called Lost Lagoon (2014-2016 In-Color).  I love the names that Stampin’ Up! selects for their colors! If  you would like to place an… Read More »

Masculine Monday – Sail Away

Rachel made a card for her Dad using the May 2014 My Paper Pumpkin Kit.  She receives her own kit every month and has so much fun making cards.  You know, you can’t start them too young!  If you would like to more about the kits (surprise every month – what fun!), please click here Today’s card is for David for Father’s Day.   As some of you know, I recently… Read More »

Happy Birthday to my BFF Becky!

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 »

June 2014 My Paper Pumpkin – so cute!

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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Work of Art Flag Card

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 »

Weekly Deals – 10 through 16 June 2014

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 »

Happy Anniversary Stef & David

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 »