Baby, we’ve grown!

Is there anything sweeter than a baby? If something comes close, it’s the Baby, We’ve Grown stamp set, which celebrates a new baby–boy or girl.  It includes 7 stamps and coordinates with the Starburst Framelits Dies.  The stamp set is super adorable and there’s so many ways to use this cute stamp set!  You’ll love the adorable cute shoes and the oh so cute bunny!  I plan to use the bunny… Read More »

Peaceful Petals in Elegant Eggplant

 So is everyone ready for football?  I’m cheering for the Broncos –  what team will you be cheering for?  Don’t forget to check out my Super Bowl Special on my previous post. This card is for a dear friend of mine (Rita) whom I’ve know since high school and we’ve kept in touch throughout the years.  When I was in CA for my 70th birthday, it was so nice to… Read More »

Super Bowl Special

This year, my Super Bowl Special runs from 12:00 am to the start of the game.  Starting after midnight, you can place your order 3 ways: Order Online E-mail me (Rachel@artisticdesignsbyrachel.com) Call me at (479) 876-7453 (after 8 am, please) Depending on which team wins, you’ll receive the following discount (excludes sales tax and shipping): Denver Broncos:  20% Seattle Seahawks: 10% If you order online, I will send you a… Read More »

Peaceful Petals – Stamp Set of the Month for Feburary 2014

I’m going to have a Super Bowl Special on Sunday (2 February 2014) so check back on my blog on Sunday bright and early!  I will tell you this much that you must place your order before kickoff! The stamp set for February 2014 is Peaceful Petals.  Let your loved ones know you’re thinking of them with this sweet set.   This set is fast becoming a favorite of mine – it’s… Read More »

Another great reason to join now!

If you’ve been thinking of joining up, January 28th begins a super fantastic sign-up special, where a bonus $25 worth of items you choose is added to the Starter Kit, bringing the total to $150 worth of anything you want, for just $99 and no shipping. You simply cannot beat that! And Stampin’ Up announced that ALL new recruits between July 1st, 2013, and the end of registration this year,… Read More »

Texture Boutique Embossing Machine Is Back!

NOW AVAILABLE! Texture Boutique Embossing Machine $29.95. Click HERE  to purchase! It’s embossing made easy. Texture Boutique is the perfect, portable tool to create embossed cards, tags, embellishments, and more. Use it with the Stampin’ Up! exclusive Textured Impressions Embossing Folders. LIMITED SUPPLY: The last time the Texture Boutique Embossing Machine was offered (the pink version–not nearly as sleek as cool as this one), it sold out! Once the current… Read More »

Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-bration is finally here!

Stampin’ Up’s Biggest event of the year is finally here! Earn FREE, exclusive products during Sale-A-Bration, our annual sales event with perks for shopping, hosting a party, or joining Stampin’ Up! You can take advantage of all Sale-A-Bration has to offer from January 28−March 31. Make sure you don’t miss out on your FREE gift with each $50 US  purchase! We’ve made it easier than ever to get your free… Read More »

Get Well

Today’s card is for a friend who had heart surgery.  We’ve known him over 40 years and I wanted something to make him laugh. This image is from Bugaboo Digi Stamps.  I didn’t do a lot of coloring to the image – just colored the hair with Smokey Slate, colored the polka dots on the gown with Marina Mist and shaded around the uniform with Smokey Slate. The banner is from… Read More »

The Cards You Hate To Make

When you want to express sympathy or make an apology, a handmade card can be just the thing for conveying your most heartfelt feelings.  I used the sentiment “so sorry” from the So Sorry Stamp Set and because I wanted to keep it very simple, I kept the card to one layer and used the Flower Garden Embossing Folder to give it some dimension and textured.  I keep saying I need… Read More »

January Paper Pumpkin

See what you’re missing!  Subscribe today and create easy projects in no time! So cute!   Join Now! to get the latest and greatest in my Paper Pumpkin. I haven’t received my kit yet, but I wanted you to see this months Paper Pumpkin! I love the January Paper Pumpkin kit.  I had a ton of fun making these projects using kit components and some of our other products. The stamp set is… Read More »