Follow My Heart – Jan 2014 Stamp Set of the Month

Make a romantic gesture with this amazing stamp set and tell someone how you really feel.  You’ll love sharing your heart using the Follow My Heart Stamp Set. The  Follow My Heart is the stamp set of the month for January 2014. Wood Mount #134611 $15.95 Clear Mount #134614 $11.95 By joining the club you can create cards in a fraction of the time because all the design and cutting is done for you! … Read More »

You’re Peachy Keen

I remember people saying “peachy keen” in the early 50’s!  I guess I’m really dating myself (LOL).   Wonderfully retro, the Peachy Keen Stamp Set coordinates with the On Film Framelits Dies and the Retro Fresh Suite. I’m so glad we finally have a flower die to make 3D flowers with.  So easy to make – run Whisper White Card Stock through the Big shot using our new Spiral Flower Die.  Roll… Read More »

Occasions Catalog is live!

SHOP the NEW 2014 Occasions Catalog! Are you ready to put the holidays behind and get a fresh start on your crafting year?  With the help of Stampin’ Up!’s new 2014 Occasions Catalog products – you can do just that! If you already have your catalog, then you know there are tons of fun new products to choose from.  I’ve been asked by many of you, what are my favorites.  Here’s… Read More »

When is a negative positive?

When it’s a picture of Poppa & Rachel!  Since the Film Strip in the On Film Framelits Dies, from the Occasions catalog,  reminds me of the film for cameras that still use 35MM still format, I decided to use a picture of them and make a negative out of that picture.   This card is for David’s birthday.  It’s on 21 February 2014 so I am way ahead of the game – usually… Read More »

Did you party hardy?

Happy New Year’s Day (2014)!  My granddaughter tried to stay up to welcome the new year in but she didn’t make it! It will be a quiet day today for us at the Brumley Casa and I’ll get some stamping in. I want to show you the most beautiful gift I received from Lisa, one of my blog followers.  She is not a customer of mine but she has been… Read More »

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