Hi Stampin' Friends I was fortunate enough to be in California for my grandson's (Tanner) prom. The kids always look so gorgeous when they dress up for prom. When I first saw Anissa's (Tanner's girlfriend) dress, I immediately thought Strawberry Slush! I made a card to send him to let him know how proud I am of him and the fine young man he is turning out to be. I… Read More »
Ladies I've been on vacation and just returned after being gone for 16 days – spent my birthday in California. It was my 70th birthday and my daughter threw me a party – I'll share some pictures sometime next week. Thought you might enjoy this technique that I retrieved from one of the forums. I have not tried it but I love the results! ~~Rachel Technique – Rainbow Background Shared… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends This card is from the SU website and uses the style I love! – Shabby Chic. In this case, they mixed modern with shabby chic. Happy Birthday Card Stamp Set: Love Label Card stock: Crumb Cake, Soho Subway Designer Series Paper Ink: Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad Accessories: Linene Thread, Very Vintage Button, Artisan Label Punch, Big Shot, Bitty Banner Framelits Dies Thanks for stopping by today!
Hi Stampin' Friends Tomorrow we head home for Arkansas. It's been an amazing and wonderful time in Southern California. Tonight we had dinner at the Prime Steakhouse in Ventura, CA with my beautitful daughter and her family. I'll have a card for you tomorrow! Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Stamping Friends After breakfast at the Kitchen Cajun in Ventura, we went to an old favorite spot. The Cross at Grant Park in the hills above Ventura. I don't know why we moved away from this area – it's been beautiful here and I'm a little homesick for this place. In 1782 Father Junipero Serra founded the San Buenaventura Mission. Soon after, a large wooden cross was placed… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends I don't have a card for you today and thought I would show you a neat technique from the Stampin' Up! website. Are you a fan of our paper-piercing tools? I know I am. I love that the templates are a quick and accurate way to add a bit of pattern and texture, and that they are designed to coordinate with so many of our punches and… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends Stampin' Up! has a surprise in store for you today, and by "in store" we mean "in the online store." They have added 26 new Occasions categories for downloads including party, family, home décor, and sports Party Wedding Baby Family Vacation & Travel Sports School & Graduation Friends Christmas Hanukkah New Year’s Valentine's Day St. Patrick's Day Easter Mother's Day Father's Day Halloween Autumn & Thanksgiving Winter… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends It seems like such a long time since I've posted a card! I made this card for my best friend Becky but couldn't share it before I gave it to her. The card show cases the Artisan Embellishments Kit which did not make it into the new catalog. I will have to stock up on this kit because I love using it for my cards. The leaves… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends This was is where I sit when I'm not walking around taking pictures of the beautiful Clevenger Paradise! Elements of Style was and continues to be a favorite of mine because the roses in the stamp set. I am sorry to see this set go. Which stamp set are you sorry to see go? Let's take a walk down memory lane. Replete with refined images of vintage… Read More »
Hi Stampin' Friends 20% off your order (ends 18 May 2013) Retirement List is out – get your favorites before they are gone! Free Card Kit tutorial (Ombre Technique) (ends 15 May 2013) Internet Hostess Club #2 now forming (need one more!) Stampin' Up! Catalog Artistic Designs by Rachel Preferred customers receive their catalogs free. Click here to sign up for your FREE Stampin' Up! CATALOG. Special Note: A preferred customer means you've… Read More »
