Apothecary Art

I saw this card on Facebook and fell instantly in love with it.  I changed it slightly but the original was made by Michelle Last (UK demo).  I think it’s so soothing and calming.  The Apothecary Art Stamp Set is one that I have not used in a long time and had forgotten how beautiful it is.   If you noticed the pearls, they reflect the darker color (Island Indigo) and… Read More »

Weekly Deal – 14 through 21 April 2014

My favorite is the Venetian Romance Designer Series Paper and you can’t go wrong with adding the Adoring Accents to your Sizzix die collection!  Here’s a couple of cards using Venetian Romance: Check out the weekly deals and save up to 25%: Weekly Deals 15 – 21 April 2014 Cut unique card edges with our new Edgelits! They use the same thin, wafer-like design as our Framelits, so you can… Read More »

Envelope Punch Techniques Tutorial

Tools aren’t just for the garage! Crafters everywhere know that the very best tools are found in our crafting stashes. The right tool for the right job will save you time and money. Purchase this tutorial and learn 5 additional ways to use the versatile Envelope Punch Board.  (Just a hint – it is not only for making envelopes!) Tutorial is 19 pages of  step by step instructions for creating… Read More »

Petite Petals

I love the six gorgeous designs  for this flower in the Petite Petals Stamp Set!  And it coordinates with the Petite Petal Punch so there’s no cutting around the edges so carefully with our paper snips.  It goes like this:  (1) Stamp, (2) Punch – it’s that easy!  The hard part is arranging them in a pleasing design.  Also, you save 15% if you buy both the stamp set and… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! Catalog Retirement & Transition Dates

Mark your calendars, as it’s that time of year again.  Stampin’  Up! clears out the “old” to make room for the new.  Below is the schedule for Stampin’ Up!’s retired products list and new catalog releases dates: Monday, April 21 – Retired List to be published (products available while supplies last) (more information coming on my annual contest on which stamp sets will retire) Monday, June 2 – New 2014/2015… Read More »

STAMPIN’ UP! PHOTOPOLYMER STAMPS…CLEARLY AWESOME!

Get great ideas on how you can use your Stampin’ Up! Photopolymer Stamps.   Shannon from Stampin’ Up! shares tips as well as some quick project ideas that you can make. Click here to view the stamps on our Stampin’ Store. If  you would like to place an order for  these awesome photopolymer stamps or  Stampin’ Up! supplies, visit my Stampin’ Store for 24/7 service.  Ordering is easy and simple and you’ll have your… Read More »

Gorgeous Grunge meets Trendy Gold

The retirement list is coming out on April 20, 2014 and I am having my annual “guess which stamp sets retire” contest.  So pull out the catalog and guess which ones will retire.  Stay tune for more information in the next couple of days! You don’t have to live in Seattle to appreciate some gorgeous grunge–use any of the five grunge-inspired elements in the Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set  to “dirty”… Read More »

Free Gift for all…….

Free gift for all my newsletter subscribers!  Do you want a free 4 card tutorial using the Simple Stems Stamp Set?  To get this gift, you must be on my newsletter mailing list by this Thursday at 1 pm, CST (10 April 2014).Do it now before you forget! Thanks for stopping by today and have a nice day!~~Rachel

Weekly Deals – 8 thru 14 April 2014

Loving all the great bargains this week on the RED HOT Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up!  I just ordered the Secret Garden Framelits and now it’s on sale!  They seem to offer a framelit every week so if you trying to collect all them, this is a great way to purchase them.  One at a time and discounted at that! If  you would like to place an order for  any… Read More »

Petite Petals

Easter is almost here and you’ve run out of Easter cards and you need just one more and you want to get it in the mail tomorrow!  Here’s a quick and easy card to make in under 10 minutes! Take a 11 x 4 1/4″ Naturals Card Stock, fold in half using your bone folder to make a sharp crease.  Run it through the Big Shot using one of the… Read More »