Fairy Tale Wedding for Real!!!

Hi Stampers This is too too funny and I had to share with you – it's from the Buttersage Designs blog. ~~Rachel OKAY so this has nothing to do with Stamping but PLEEEZE is this not funny….tell me those girls did not do this on purpose!!!!!!!! ~Donna

Animal Stories

  You can download the tutorial on how to make this card – enjoy! Download Animal Stories ~~Rachel    

Last day for blog candy!

Hi Stampers   Last day for the blog candy.  I'm giving away some die cuts from the Fun Flowers Bigz L Die in every color of the following card stock (Regals, Subltes, Brights and In-Color Collections).  I will use one full sheet (8 1/2" x 11")  which will give two of each die cut.  If you already have the Fun Flowers Die and would like die cuts of another  die, please let me know… Read More »

The Top Three Reasons You Want to be on My Mailing List

Hi Stampers 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.  This month I am including a special that is good for one day only.  Be sure and sign up before the newsletter goes out in the… Read More »

Faux Mother of Pearl

Reposted from a blog I follow:~~Rachel   Welcome to the latest edition of Technique Thursday! One of the best parts of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is receiving our monthly magazine chock full of ideas! The second I saw the April issue, I knew I would be keeping the Faux Mother of Pearl technique in the back of my mind to share with you the next chance I got!! So… Read More »

Fabulous Florets the Poppy Way

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 »

7 Watercolor Wonders Tutorial

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 »

Something to think about

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 »

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 »