Perfect Pennants and Banners

Learn how to make banners in minutes using the Perfect Pennants Stamp Set and Banners Framelits Dies.   It’s as simple as this: choose your paper and ink, then stamp and cut using the Big Shot machine.   Framelits dies make precision placement a snap, and you’ll get perfectly cut shapes every time. Buy the Perfect Pennants Stamp Set and coordinating Banners Framelits Dies together at a 15% discount! Buy… Read More »

Banner Blast

Today’s the last day for the Weekly Deals for 11-18 Feb 2014.  One of my favorites is the Honeycomb Embossing Folder.  I made the shabby chic card below using this beloved embossing folder.  It is very versatile – you don’t just have to use it for the modern type cards, it can be anything from clean and simple to shabby chic.  Other ways I’ve used it for cards  are listed… Read More »

February Paper Pumpkin Kit

Have you seen the February Paper Pumpkin kit yet? Watch to see how fun and simple this kit is to put together.   I haven’t received my kit yet but when I do, I’m using the bag for David’s birthday which is Friday 21 Feb.  How timely! Wonder what the surprise will be next month?  Learn more at mypaperpumpkin.com. And guess what!  The promotion deadline on My Paper Pumpkin has been extended! New… Read More »

Document the Day of Love

Hope you had a wonderful day!  I saw this on the SU website and loved it – it’s a great way to document your day! Enjoy!~~Rachel We hope you are getting loaded up on chocolate, showered with flowers, and feeling extra loved today. Once you come down from your sugar high, here are some great layout ideas to help document your day. Try adding a little watercolor like this wonderful… Read More »

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Each year on February 14th, many people exchange cards (handmade, Stampin’ Up!), candy, gifts or flowers with their special “valentine.”  What are you doing this Valentine’s Day? My granddaughter, Rachel, gave me a box of candy for Valentine’s day!I was so touched because on Saturday she earned $25.00.  She gave her mother $5.00 for gas, bought me Valentine candy, bought her Papa a bar of dark chocolate (he eats dark… Read More »

Shabby Chic

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a shabby chic card.   Since the background was printed using the My Digital Studio and the Music Notes Stamp Brush Set and Downtown Grunge Photobook template, technically, I guess it would be a shabby chic hybrid card! After printing it off, I tore the script down both sides so that I had a 2 inch length.  I adhered that to the musical notes background.  The… Read More »

Weekly Deals – 11 Feb 2014

This may be one of the best deals yet – Honeycomb Embossing Folder, punch and the Floral Frame framelits.  Nice way to stock up on the pricier dies! If you would like to place an order for any of these bargains or any other Stampin’ Up! supplies, visit my Stampin’ Store for 24/7 service.  Ordering is easy and simple and you’ll have your product within seven days. Don’t want to mess with… Read More »

Latest Digital downloads

Check out this week’s digital downloads.  Love the Happy Watercolor Stamp Brush Set and Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper.  They are on my “must order” list.  You’ll find My Digital Products & Support here: All Digital Downloads MDS Free 30-day Trial Version MDS Software – only $19.95 MDS Support Shop Weekly MDS Digital Downloads If you would like to place an order, visit my Stampin’ Store for 24/7 service.  If you… Read More »

Simple Stems Card Kit Tutorial

What’s better than beautiful cards, made with Simple Stems Stamp Set, to send to your friends and family?  – Learning a fast way to make those beautiful cards! These bright, fresh colors are perfect for sending flowers in any season.  With this tutorial  you’ll make 4 cards and one storage keep or gift box. We love it when we can use a product for more than one thing.  You know it’s… Read More »

Last day to get the free markers

Free Marker Offer Sign up with me by the end of today, February tenth, to get a free set of five Stampin’ Write markers with your subscription this month! That’s a $14.95 value added for free to your welcome kit! Join Now! Email me if you have any questions at Rachel@artisticdesignsbyrachel.com or (479) 876-7453 Thanks for stopping by today. ~~Rachel