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

A sweet and simple baby card

Are you on my newsletter mailing list?  On Thursday, I’ll be sending out my ten favorite Valentine Day Verses in a PDF format and it will be available only to my subscribers.   Not everybody has the ability to string words together to create their own verses – but when the card is nearing completion it needs that finishing touch.  This document will give ten verses that you can add to the… Read More »

All Wrapped Up Bundle

Don’t buy those boring, generic gift bags. This All Wrapped Up Bundle (page 6 of the Sale-a-bration Catalog) will help you create beautiful packaging for any occasion. This video will show you how to assemble the Tag A Box and create a cute tag and ribbon bow to top it off. Buy this bundle and you are eligible to choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration gift! But hurry, this bundle is only… Read More »

January 2014 Thank You Cards

This is a sampling of my January 2014 thank you cards for online orders.  These cards were  so easy and quick to make and  I really like the way they came out.  I used Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse, Wisteria Wonder and Summer Starfruit and either rhinestones or pearls on each of the cards. I selected the Happy Watercolor Set for these cards.  Love this set and it coordinates with the Watercolor Wonder Set… Read More »

Check out the new personalized stamp!

Have you seen the new personalized stamps?  Love them! With our personalized stamps you can create a cool address label or even use it for everything from marking your territory on books or other belongings to having a fun way to give a personal touch to gifts and goodies. Here are just a few customization ideas (for you or for the perfect gift): Address stamp Thank you Fro the classroom… Read More »

Happy Birthday Gary

Today’s card is for my son-in-law, Gary.  I used a digital stamp I found at Digistamp Boutique.  I would have preferred to use something from Stampin’ Up! but there wasn’t anything that had hiking in it.  I chose the hiking image because next week he and his Dad are going to Africa to climb Kilimanjaro.  What an achievement and I am so proud of him! I printed out the image… Read More »

What’s new and what’s on sale for this week

Check out this Wednesday’s weekly deals!  Discounts available 4 February through 10 February 2014. The newest digital downloads 4 February 2014:If you have limited or no time to stamp or create, join my Stamp Set of the Month Club.  I create and supply the materials to make 3 cards each month.  Each monthly project kit includes one easy, one medium and one difficult (or more difficult) card.  Click here for… Read More »

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 »