Happy New Year – 2014!

We’ve discovered Sparkling White Grape Juice and I can pretend it’s Champaign!   We toasted to the new year by fireplace and then went to bed at 9:30 pm (ha, ha).  With my headaches and medicine I’m taking right now, I’m trying to stay away from wine! Happy New Year everyone! ~~Rachel

Need a cheerful card to brighten your day?

Nothing like a light and cheery card to brighten your day.  The sentiment “Sending Good Thoughts Your Way” in the Perfect Pennants Stamp Set is perfect to send someone that needs some cheering up! If you know me, you know I love floral paper and the Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Pack has one that reminds me of Comfort Café Designer Series Paper.  That DSP was a long time favorite of mine. Today’s card… Read More »

Sale, Sale, Sale!

Didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas?  If Santa did not deliver  the gifts you really wanted, you don’t have to wait until next year!  I am offering an END OF THE YEAR SALE on Stampin’ Up! products – 20% off any item in the Annual and/or the Holiday Catalog.  You can even include items in the Clearance Rack and Weekly Deals! This offer is available only through me – not… Read More »

Happy Watercolor, Happy Me!

Pssst…a little Stampin’ Up! Occasions Sneak Peek just for you.   Yes, I really like poppies and faux watercoloring, but let me let you in on a little secret…I would have bought the Happy Watercolor Stamp Set just for the sentiment “pssst….”! Did you notice the other Sneak Peek?  It’s the Retro Fresh This and That designer Washi Tape! If you are a Artistic Designs by Rachel preferred customer, your… Read More »

Clearance Rack updated – 27 December 2013

New items have been added to the Clearance Rack– check them out! The Color Spritzer Tool is on sale for $5.19!  I know it’s retired but I still use mine when I want to give my card that airbrush look.  It’s one of my “must have” tools! Thanks for stopping by today ~~Rachel

How to make an Elegant yet Simple Card

How was you Christmas?  Are you glad it’s over?   We went to my daughter Stephanie’s house for the day.   Her husband is a chef and he made Christmas dinner.  Was it ever delicious!  We had Tamales (yes, he makes tamales!), Prime Rib with Béarnaise Sauce, Squash/Asparagus Veggies, Cranberry with oranges, sweet potato casserole, spiced peaches (home made, not store bought) and Banana Meringue Pie and Silk Chocolate Pie (also home made).   I think he’s just… Read More »

Digital Downloads for 24 December 2013

Download the flyer:  Latest Digital downloads 24 December 2013 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… Read More »

Weekly Deals 24 through 31 December 2013

Love that some of our framelits and embossing folders are on sale this week! Weekly Deals – 24 – 31 December 2013 (while supplies last) 2012-2014 In Color Core’dinations 129957 Count Down The New Year Ensemble – Digital Download 129002 Crushed Curry 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon 130019 Delicate Designs Textured Impressions Embossing Folders #127083 Essentials Hardware Clips 129964 Fancy Flower Punch 118073 Hearts A Flutter Framelits Dies #130159 Large Scallop Edgelits… Read More »

Happy Birthday James!

 I think that anyone whose birthday is on 23 December gets cheated for either their birthday or Christmas!  But I do think Jimmy’s mom tries to make up for it.  I’m glad mine is in May!  Is your birthday close to Christmas or even Mother’s Day? Today’s card is for my BFF’s son.  I’ve been close to Becky since high school and as a result I’ve stayed in contact with her… Read More »

Need a simple envelope as a holder for money or gift cards?

Our creativity-boosting Envelope Punch Board makes it easy to customize envelopes in up to 66 different sizes!  I used it to create a simple money holder for my grandchildren.  It is so easy with the Envelope Punch Board.   Here’s the Stampin’ Up! video on how to make an envelope using the punch board. I added a berry sprig so that Sydney (my granddaughter) would know that that one was for… Read More »