The Top Three Reasons You Want To Be On My Mailing List

Hi Stampin' Friends 1. My newsletter includes a card (Card of the Month) with recipe and directions. This card is only seen by subscribers on my newsletter. It is a private feature and is never posted to my blog 2. Specials available only through me. 3. You also get information on specials, promotions, classes, tips, tutorials, Q&A and so much more. If this sounds good – sign up now and… Read More »

Old Meets New – Creative Elements

Hi Stampin' Friends Is it hot enough for you?  I keep reminding myself that come December, I am going to wish it was July!  Okay, okay, enough complaining about the weather because I realize it's hot everywhere.  Instead lets talk about our favorite subject – stampin! Today's card features the Creative Elements Stamp Set (OLD) and the gorgeous Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons (NEW).  The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes.… Read More »

Spooktacular Offer in August!

 Hi Stampin' Friends I am so excited to offer you the opportunity to join our Stampin' Up! family and my team during August 2012 and get this spooktacular kit! This is what comes in the Kit!!!   I love that the Toxic Treats Stamp Set is included in this kit.    If you answered yes to at least one of these items, then this offer is for you! Do you want… Read More »

Toxic Treats Deux

Hi Stampin' Friends I'm using the Toxic Treat Stamp Set again (Love this set!) for today's card.  I wish I could show you the images in the stamp set to show how cute they are!  But you either have the catalog by now or you can see it online on 1 August 2012. If you don't have a catalog and would like one, please send me an e-mail and I'll… Read More »

From John SanPietro:  I'm happy to announce Early Bird Registration has opened for the 2012 Recruiting and Leadership Boot Camp!  The Boot Camp will take place on four consecutive Tuesdays, beginning August 7th,at 10 p.m.  (if you can't make the live webinars, don't worry… you'llhave access to the recordings thru November 15th!).  Who is this Boot Camp for? If you're not recruiting new Business-Builders     into your downline every month (and… Read More »

Sneak Peek – Toxic Treats

Hi Stampin' Friends Today's post features a 3D Halloween project.  I know I should make more of them but I love making cards and that's what I find myself making all the time. I used the Toxic Treats Stamp Set and the Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP (I love that name!) from the Holiday Catalog.    The project was inspired by the one shown on page 24 of the Holiday Catalog. Since it didn't photograph… Read More »

Virtual Club sneak peek

Hi Stampin' Friends Here's a sneak peek the 3rd project the ladies will be making in the August edition of the Artistic Designs by Rachel Virtual Club. I will have the complete pictures and supply list on the 1st of August in case you want to make the projects when I release the video's to the club members on the 15th of the month. Do you want to know what a… Read More »

2012 Convention Highlights

Papilion Potpourri

Hi Stampin' Friends Todays' card is out of my comfort zone because you know I love, love to make vintage shabby chic type cards.  I hope you like it! This card features the Papilion Potpourri Stamp Set.  This seven-piece set lets you make a lovely mix of stylized and realistically detailed butterflies for year-round, multi-occasion papercrafting projects. Coordinates with the Elegant Butterfly Punch. I used the Itty Bitty Banners Stamp… Read More »

Papaya Collage

Hi Stampin' Friends I received my first collection of the new ink pads (subltes collection) and wanted to play with them.  I love the way the ink up the stamps – everything is so clear and crisp!  For today's card, I used the Pink Pirouette Ink and Papaya Collage Stamp Set, along with the Word Play Stamp Set for the sentiment. Use these exquisitely detailed images to bring vintage elegance… Read More »