This is not your quick and easy card!

You can’t beat the number and variety of birthday feel-good greetings waiting to surprise and inspire your creativity packed in the Bring on the Cake Stamp Set.  There is something for everyone from whimsical to elegant! And because I wanted to make a spring-like shabby chic card, I decided to use the elegant “Birthday Wishes” from this set.  This is definitely the “go to” set for your birthday greetings.  I… Read More »

Free Markers!

Start the new year off with a monthly creative escape delivered right to your door. S ign up for a Paper Pumpkin membership by February 10, and you’ll get a FREE set of 2012-2014 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers! Dates: January 11-February 10, 2014 The Details: New Paper Pumpkin subscribers who sign up between January 11 and February 10, 2014, will receive a FREE set of 2012-2014 In Color Stampin’ Write… Read More »

See Ya Later!

The See Ya Later Stamp Set from the 2014 Sale-a-bration is the cutest stamp set.  I can’t show you the alligator image on this set as yet, but it is soooo adorable and it bring back memories.  Every time my granddaughter, Rachel, leaves, I always say “see you later alligator” and she cannot leave until she replies “after while crocodile”. (LOL) One of the good things about designer series paper is that it… Read More »

Cute ideas!!!

A Few Favorites I am so excited that it’s 2014 and we can finally share projects using new Stampin’ Up! products. It’s so fun to use new stamps and accessories. It reignites my creativity. In the 2014 occasions catalog, there are so many things to get excited about. I wanted to share just a few of my very favorite things. Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper Simply Celebrate Stamp Set Angled Tag… Read More »

Weekly Deals 14 January 2014

Check out the latest weekly deals!    The Chalk Talk Framelits are on sale – love them!  Here are a couple of cards using the framelits: Watercolor Card Sending Good Thoughts Your Way Winter Post Everything Eleanor If you would like to place an order for Stampin’ Up! supplies, visit my Stampin’ Store for 24/7 service.  If you need any help in placing an order, please let me know.  Rachel@artisticdesignsbyrachel.com (479)  876-7453 Thanks… Read More »

Digital Downloads 14 January 2014

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 need any help in placing an order, please let me know.  Rachel@artisticdesignsbyrachel.com (479)  876-7453 Thanks for stopping by today and enjoy your day! ~~Rachel Latest Digital Downloads 14… Read More »

Walk on the Wild Side!

Technique Tuesday:  Masking And so my masculine cardmaking-athon continues!    Three down and four to go! Card for David Card for Michael Card for Bob (see below) Today’s card features the Walk in the Wild Stamp Set and the technique is called masking. What is masking?  Masking makes it look as though one image is behind another, creating the illusion of depth. The image you stamp first is the one that will appear… Read More »

A Masculine Card for You

This vintage timepiece complete with inner workings is just the thing for nostalgic cards and scrapbook pages!  In this case, I decide to make my brother a birthday card using the vintage clock images.  I have to make seven masculine cards this month for my brothers, son-in-law, nephew and grandsons!  I made my husbands here – so I guess I’m not too far behind. I cased this from Amy O’Neil… Read More »

Do you want to build your stamp collection?

Build your stamp collection with a new stamp set every month!  This month, it’s the Follow My Heart Stamp Set  Clear Mount #134614 $11.95, Wood Mount #134611 $15.95.  After you’ve ordered your stamp set,  you’ll receive all the supplies and embellishments to make the 3 cards show below.  You will also receive step by step directions (PDF) and lifetime access to a video for each card. Card #1 Card #2 Card #3 For… Read More »

A Quick Clean and Simple Card

How about a quick clean and simple card to make when you really don’t have time to stamp.  Today’s card features the Simply Sketched Stamp Set.  This beautiful set contains three sketches and three sentiments perfect for a lovely sympathy card, birthday card, or thank you card.  And, the best reason for me, the imagery is ideal for water coloring! The image was colored using the Strawberry Slush Stampin’ Wrote Marker for… Read More »