The Open Sea

Hi Stampers  Classic images and old world designs are part of The Open Sea stamp brush set. It's perfect for a masculine or a Father's Day card.  It coordinates perfectly with the Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper. This is one of the cards the ladies will be making at Stamp Campon Friday, 13 May 2011.  If you live in the Nothwest Arkansas area and would like to attend, please e-mail me  and let me know… Read More »

  Come to Convention 2011 for Fun, Friends, and Fabulous Projects! I sure wish more of you could come to convention this year!  But perhaps next year? ~~Rachel Fun, Friends, and Fabulous projects are what you can expect at Convention 2011! This year's Make & Takes will include a gorgeous card keeper covered with Designer Fabric (and topped with a 3D flower!), a wonderfully ornate banner, and a very special surprise for you to take home… Read More »

Tuesday’s Tool Tip

Hi Stampers Today's featured tool is the Tabletop Paper Cutter   Tabletop Paper Cutter #106959  $45.95 I love my tabletop paper cutter and use it to cut card stock for all my classes. The Tabletop Paper Cutter is a must-have! The cutter is so precise, and it won’t fray card stock. The Tabletop paper cutter can make project preparation easier to prepare—you’ll be amazed at how much faster and easier… Read More »

Fabulous Florets and card kit correction notice

Hi Stampers I hope everyone had a fabulous Mother's Day or even a fabulous weekend!   I have been fooling around with one of the flower images from  the stamp set Fabulous Florets and embossed several ones using Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, So Saffron and Blushing Bride card stock.  Most of the cards you've seen to date have used vibrant colors such as Melon Mambo and Tango Tangerine because the stamp… Read More »

Happy Mother’s Day

  Moms do so much to help their children, it’s only fitting when we get to return the favor. Celebrate Mother’s Day with this loving conversation between a mother and her son.  

Myths and excuses

I usually post business articles here, but if you are mainly interested in projects inspirations/ideas, please visit my blog at Artistic Designs by Rachel And why I changed my blog from Stamping by Rachel to Artistic Designs by Rachel is another story (a horrible story, I may add!). Thanks ~~Rachel Myths and Excusesby Lyssa Zwolanek "They deem me mad, because I will not sell my days for gold. I deem… Read More »

Beyond the Garden Card Kit

Hi Stampers  Jump start your spring with the bright, vibrant colors and floral patterns in this month's "Beyond the Garden" projects.  You'll be able to make four cards with a twin pocket portfolio. Kit Registration Due Date:  20 May 2011  Kits ship:  27 May 2011 Price:  $20.00 Beyond the Garden Card Kit Instructions are available for download automatically upon payment approval The video tutorial link will be sent within… Read More »

Vintage Vogue

Hi Stampers  If you love all things vintage, then you will love the Vintage Vogue Stamp Set.  I know it's been around for a while, but I love to use it.  I paired it with the Fun Flowers Bigz L Die Cut to make some gorgeous flowers!  The ladies will be making this card at the stamp camp on Friday, 13 May 2011.  If you live in the Northwest Arkansas… Read More »

Sunglasses Required! and Blog Candy

Hi Stampers  Today's card showcases several different items such as the Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper, Postage Stamp Punch, and Perfect Punches Stamp Set.  I focused on the Tangerine Tango color in the DSP and paired that with Melon Mambo.  A very bright and colorful combination! The Beyond the Garden DSP was punched out three times using the Postage Stamp Punch and layered on a 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"… Read More »

Join the Stampin’ Up! Family for only $122!!!

Hi Stampers    This is the perfect opportunity for you if you are digital designer to join the Stampin' Up! family. During National Scrapbooking Month, new recruits will get 30 percent off the Digital+ Starter Kit. In addition, new recruits can purchase the Stampin' Memories Add-On for 30 percent off, as well! Description Regular Price Sale Price Digital+ Starter Kit* (valued at more than $320!) $175 $122.50 Stampin' Memories Add-On… Read More »