Hi Stampers I am beginning to absolutely love this stamp set. It's the Fabulous Florets from the Summer Mini Catalog. At first I thought it was too modern for me but the samples I've seen out there just blow me away! I love that you can create vibant, lovely floral flowers with this gorgeous six piece set. And it coordinates beautifully with the Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper. This card uses… Read More »
Hi Stampers: Just because you aren’t in kindergarten anymore doesn’t mean you can’t get out your crayons and color! Purchase this tutorial and learn seven different ways you can watercolor with Watercolor Wonder Crayons and you’ll get lots of “oh’s” and “ah’s” when you show off your homework! Once you’ve mastered this technique you’ll have the knowledge and confidence you need to create exquisite cards that will get you moved to the head… Read More »
This talk about the BS Adhesive sheets got me to thinking–and that's hard to do on a Monday morning!! LOL I mentioned in a different post about using the X machine for adhesive to adhere little things. I cut a lot of letters with the Big Shot to use on my scrap pages and trying to use SNAIL on them just doesn't work. So I did some math; if you… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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.
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 »
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 »
