Deena’s 1st & 2nd card!

Hi Stampers It was not all fun and games while in California.  Deena (my daughter) became a demonstrator and had not done any stamping before deciding to join up.  She has always been creative and very artistic (owned her own antique business) and did a little scrabooking but has never stamped.  I showed her the basics, i.e., putting the stamps together, cleaning the stamps, etc., etc.!  These are her first two… Read More »

Deena’s 1st and 2nd Card

It was not all fun and games while in California (LOL).  Deena (my daughter) became a demonstrator while they had the $99 special and had not done any stamping before deciding to join up.  She has always been creative and very artistic (owned her own antique business) and did a little scrabooking but has never stamped.  I showed her the basics, i.e., putting the stamps together, cleaning the stamps, etc., etc.!  These… Read More »

Christmas Lodge

Hi Stampers Awwww – the California I remember and love!!! Today's post features the Christmas Lodge Stamp Brush Set and the Welcome Christmas Stamp Brush Set. The Christmas Lodge six-piece vintage-inspired set evokes the dignity and refinement of Christmases past. It coordinates beautifully with our warm and woodsy Frostwood Lodge product suite. This is such a special set — you'll want to buy extra sets for Christmas gifts!    I also used… Read More »

Go Big or Go Home!

This is so true! ~~Rachel My Jennifer Fong Nothing drives me crazier than consultants in direct selling companies who whine. “I want to build a business but no one will book a party.” or “In this economy no one is buying anything.” or “No one wants to join my team.” All the while they’re spending more time playing Angry Birds than working their business. Seriously? No one? Then how come… Read More »

What’s Happening This week at Artistic Designs by Rachel

 Hi Stampers Stampin' Up! has released another beautiful set of digital images.  My favorite this week is the Christmas Village Stamp Brush Set.  Love the vintage feel of it!  Click here to view all the latest downloads Christmas Village Stamp Brush Set #127766  WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: FREE BIG SHOT:  Join now and receive a free big shot!  Click here for more information BUY TWO SIMPLY SENT KITS, GET A FREE… Read More »

Always Thankful

 Hi Stampers Hope you had a wonderful weekend!  My daughter Deena and I were visiting downtown Ventura today and I passed by Franky's which used to be a favorite when my husband and I were dating.  I can't believe it's still there! Today's card features the Always Thankful Stamp Set.   from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  Brimming with harvest images and grateful sentiments, this five-piece autumn-themed stamp set is ideal for all… Read More »

Support your Hobby

From the SU Website: The beauty of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is the fulfillment you can find regardless of your business ambitions. Many of our demonstrators join Stampin' Up! simply to take advantage of the Starter Kit and 20 percent product discount, and they find satisfaction in those benefits and in the relationships they develop. But even if you are not interested right now in pursuing the Stampin' Up!… Read More »

Plant Hope

Hi Stampers I'm visiting my daughter in California for the next ten days and the view from her backyard was absolutely beautiful the first day!  The Channel Islands are in the background. This is the California I remember (took the picture this morning)  We lived near the beach and it was perhaps foggy 360 days a year! (I exaggerate but it seems like it was!).  I love California and love… Read More »

Is it Worth It?

Ladies Sorry for all the typo's in yesterday's post.  I was posting from California and didn't put the article through the spell checker. ~~Rachel Is is worth it? By Jennifer Fong Every day is busy, filled with a flurry of activity for family, business, volunteering, and the like. Sometimes we get so busy that we simply go through the motions, just doing what’s expected of us. Today the Direct Selling… Read More »

Get your Christmas Keepsake Box!!!

The Christmas Keepsake Box Project Kit is available for purchase through December 31st or while supplies last.  It is only $19.95 so hurry and order yours today!      Christmas Keepsake Box #129024 $19.95  The Christmas Keepsake Box includes written instructions, but the following supplies are not included: Pines & Poinsettias stamp set (W 123762) (C 123764) Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker (119680) Real Red  Stampin' Write Marker (100052) Wild… Read More »