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I’m giving away a special thank you gift to my mailing list on Thursday at 1 pm  (local time).    I do this periodically just because I love the people on my mailing list.  So I wanted to give you a heads up because the gift is only for the people on my mailing list.   If you want the gift, please be on my newsletter list by Thursday at… Read More »

Geometric Hexagon meets Vintage

One beautiful flower, six gorgeous designs–it’s the stamp set that keeps on giving!   The Petite Petals Stamp Set includes 6 stamps and coordinates with the Petite Petals Punch!For today’s card, I decided to combine our new Hexagon Hives Thinlits Die with the vintage Paper Lace.   How’s that for an eclectic look? The paper lace peeking out between the Hexagon Hive die cuts makes for such an interesting look… Read More »

What kind of card do you give a teenage boy?

I struggle with this every year now that my grandsons are teenagers.    Since I know my grandson, Troy,  plays the guitar once in a while, I decided to go with the Rocker Silhouette (Extreme Guitar Stamp Brush Set) for the focal point on his card.   Have you seen the other Extreme Sports Silhouettes available only in digital downloads?  There a snowboarder, a surfer, a dirt bike  rider and a… Read More »

Weekly Deals 1 – 7 April 2014

Love the Natural Trim Ribbon and the Flower Punch!  Check out the deals for this week especially if you are looking for dies and punches! A card using the natural trim ribbon:  A card using the delicate designs tape:  A card using the Fun Flowers Bigz Die:    If you click on the image, it will take you to my Stampin’ Store!  Remember these  items are available at the reduced… Read More »

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 »