Flower Garden

Hi Stampers   This card is for Friday's New Techniques Class.  The technique has been called "double embossing" and "dry and wet/heat embossing".   I'll have a video on how to do this technique after the class on Friday.  The other card the ladies will be making can be found here.   The embossing folder used for this card is called Flower Garden and it's from the Summer Mini catalog.  One of… Read More »

Norma’s Class

Hi Ladies! Hope everyone is enjoying ther weekend.  Norma Hodge is a fellow demonstrator and has been adopted by my group because she  lives in this area and is without an upline.  I decided to attend her class because I thought it would be fun.  I haven't been to a class (other than regionals) in several years and, frankly, it was fun to stamp and socialize. We used the Strength… Read More »

I went to class!

Hi Stampers Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.  Norma Hodge is a fellow demonstrator and has been unofficially adopted by my group because she  lives in this area and is without an upline.  I decided to attend her class because I thought it would be fun.  I haven't been to a class (other than regionals) in several years and, frankly, it was fun to stamp and socialize. We used the… Read More »

Why Shop with me?

Hi Stampers When you place an on-line order through me, you instantly become a member of an exclusive club – The Artistic Designs by Rachel Preferred Customers.  I value your orders and will do my best to earn your continued business.  I'll give you personalized service as a member of this exclusive club. What you will receive: Frequent Buyers Program.  Earn a FREE STAMP SET of your choice for being a frequent shopper Free… Read More »

Happiness Shared with Love Letters DSP

Hi Stampers!  I love the gorgeously life-like flowers in our Happiness Shared Stamp Set and decided to use it with the First Edition Designer Series Paper and the retiring Love Letter Designer Series Paper.  I also included the retired Raven Lace Trim and Black Flourish Designer Jewels from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  The floral image from the Happiness Shared Stamp Set was stamped with Versamark on the First Edition DSP.  I… Read More »

Touch of Kindness

Hi Stampers  Another whimsical stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalog called  Touch of Kindness.  This delightful set celebrates with a cheery hello, thank you or thinking of you and I love the images in it, especially the cute little birds and bird bath.  I paired the stamp set with the Blueberry Crisp Designer Series Paper which is retiring on 30 June 2011.  I've had this DSP since it came out… Read More »

Happy Birthday Valerie!

 Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday dear Valerie Happy Birthday to you And many more…….. Visit Valerie's Blog:  Stamping by Valerie and wish her Happy Birthday!

Time’s running out on Last Chance List

Hi Stampers A customer emailed me that an item she had been thinking about was gone by the time she went online to order it.  So, if there anything at all that you have been thinking about, now is the time to order it before it's gone forever! Shop last-chance Wood-Mount Stamps (20% off on Retiring Stamp Sets available only through me) Shop last-chance Clear-Mount Stamps (20% off on Retiring Stamp Sets… Read More »

Additional Last Chance items and Latest Digital Downloads

There were three items inadvertently left off the Last Chance lists; item numbers and prices are listed below. We apologize for the oversight.   Item   Page Description Price 111546 142 Simple Birthday Thanks Background Stamp $17.95 113216 Online For the Bride Set $19.95 114028 22* Para la novia Set $19.95   *From Celebrando Creatividad In addition, the Days to Remember 6" x 6" Calendar (item 104144, p. 170) is no… Read More »

Goodbye, Goodbye

Hi Stampers  I think that this is my favorite sentiment from the retiring All the Holidays Stamp Set.  Whether you need a quick Mother’s Day card or a creepy Halloween tag, this assortment of greetings covers most of the year's holidays! I used it with the Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paperwhich is also retiring on 30 June 2011.  One of the things I love about Stampin' UP! is that everything coordinates! … Read More »