Didn’t I say it was cute?

The March My Paper Pumpkin kit was so much fun to play with!  I loved those wooden sentiments we received with the kit.  And we received enough embellishments to make 8 cards, not 4, not 6, but 8!  The envelopes came with Gold Foil  Inserts – WHOOHOO!  Classy! My favorite is the one I made “shabby chic”.  I added a strip of paper from the gorgeous Sweet Sorbet Designer Series… Read More »

Don’t let this happen to you!

You have until 11:59 (mountain time) to place your order and get FREE Sale-a-bration products.   If  you would like to place an order, visit my Stampin’ Store for 24/7 service.   Ordering is easy and simple and you’ll have your products within seven days. Don’t want to mess with it?  Simply call or e-mail and I’ll do the work for you.  Rachel@artisticdesignsbyrachel.com (479)  876-7453 Thanks for stopping by today and enjoy your day!… Read More »

Getting Started

Ever wonder what it is like to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator?   Take a look at our Getting Started video to see how a new demonstrator gets started! Still interested?  If you sign up by 31 March 2014, you will receive $150 worth of products for only $99.00.  Check out my Business Opportunity page for more details or call me (479) 876-7453 e-mail me:  rachel@artisticdesignsbyrachel.com Thanks and have a nice day!~~Rachel

Gold & Glitz Purse Tutorial

Everything from fashion to home decor is glittering with the glitz and glamour of gold.   Make your paper crafting projects sparkle when you embrace this golden trend. From Washi Tape to Gold Foil and Gold Sequin Trim to Gold Fancy Foil Designer Vellum Stampin’ Up! has just what you need – so go for the gold! Give the gift of gold to Mom, Grandmother, Sister or a a dear… Read More »

March Paper Pumpkin Kit is sooooooo cute!

In the last couple of month, the My Paper Pumpkin Kits have gone from so, so to WOWZA!!!  And the March kit is no exception.  It is so crazy-oh so fun-cool!   You get EIGHT, yes EIGHT cards and the coolest wooden cutouts with “thank you & congrats” and they are sure bet to have some fun with them.   If you didn’t get yours then you are surely missing out.… Read More »

Vivid Vases

Hi everyone  – hope you’re having a great day. I’m still trying to get over this bronchitis that I’ve had, I think this is my second week, and  I don’t know whether I caught it from somebody or if it started out as allergies and ended up as bronchitis, with the extreme changes in the weather we’ve had around here lately. Anyway I’ll be so glad when I’m feeling better .  Today’s card… Read More »

Isn’t it Peachy Keen?

Learn how you can use the Peachy Keen Stamp Set and On Film Framelits to make quick and easy cards, embellishments and more. Wonderfully retro, this set coordinates with the On Film Framelits Dies and the Retro Fresh Suite. Includes 7 stamps. This limited-time set is only available from January 3 through May 31, 2014, so order yours today! ! If you would like to place an order for Stampin’… Read More »

My Top Pick of the Weekly Deals

My favorite from the deals this week is the Silver Glimmer Paper – love this paper!  It’s a no mess way to add glitter to any card and the glitter does not come off!  Here are a couple of cards I’ve made in the past using this paper: Bootiful Occasions Lovely as a Tree Christmas Lodge Weekly Deals – 25 March 2014 Brights Core’dinations Cardstock 129953 Cajun Craze Card Stock… Read More »

Did you ever think of combining a masculine background with a frilly flower?

The description for the Hardwood Background Stamp reads:  “The Hardwood Background Stamp creates a realistic wood background for cards, scrapbook pages, and more!”  And the description for the Everything Eleanor reads:  “Delicate floral embellishments, frames, and flourishes–the perfect mix for your projects with vintage flair”.   You think you could not mix the two together, but you can! I paired the masculine background stamp with the frilly flowers in Everything… Read More »

What do do with all the pieces left over from the February Paper Pumpkin Kit.

What to do with all the pieces left over from the February Paper Pumpkin Kit.   I found this on the SU website and thought I would share this awesome idea of what to do with the leftovers from the February Paper Pumpkin Kit. There are some great things in the February Paper Pumpkin kit! And when you’ve given all of these bags away, don’t throw out those extra pieces. I’m here… Read More »