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 »

December Paper Pumpkin Kit – sooo cute!

Have you seen the December Paper Pumpkin kit yet? Watch to see how fun and simple this kit is to put together.  Wonder what the surprise will be next month? Join Now! and find out when you receive your kit!

Santa came early this year!

My box of goodies were delivered by Santa about two weeks ago and I have not been able to use them!  With my headaches, it hard to concentrate and I haven’t stamped since my accident.  But I’m going to at least get them out of the box and into their proper places this weekend and try making a couple of cards.  So be on the look out for some sneak peeks! Most… Read More »

Need a last minute Christmas gift idea?

Christmas is six days away  and you still haven’t managed to finish your holiday shopping.   Here is a  last-minute gift idea to help you cross those last few names off your list. Perfect for you, or Santa…one size fits all. Gift Certificates for Stampin’ Up! available in any amount. Valid for orders placed through Rachel Brumley only May be used on Stampin’ Up! Catalog Products and My Digital Studio (MDS) digital… Read More »

Weekly Deals 17 Dec 2013

I love the extra large gift boxes.  They are food safe so that you can put cookies (the home-made kind!) in them and give to that special someone.  I just bought several of them (3 to a package) a couple of weeks ago.  I’ve used the Gift Bow Die to and Season of Style Designer Series Paper to make the bow and ribbon. Weekly Deals – 17 through 23 December… Read More »

It’s Tuesday and that means new digital downloads!

I just purchased the Letter from Santa Digital Download and it is soooooo cute!  Perfect timing since my granddaughter Rachel just visited Santa.  I’ll have a picture (digital scrapbook) up in a couple of days. Here are the latest digital downloads for 17 December 2013: Best New Year Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download 136761 Chevron Ribbon – Digital Download 136719 Gift Bow Punches – Digital Download 136764 Letter From… Read More »