Yikes!!! It’s snowing

Okay, who let the snow in? First day of Spring and this is what we get!!! You got to be kidding me! One year ago, it also snowed on 1 March 2009.  So I guess maybe this is par for the course. What a wonderful rest of the weekend.  Hope to see you tomorrow.

Operation Write Home Spring Break Blog Hop

Start of blog hop:http://www.owhstarsandstamps.org Hi Stampers Welcome to the Operation Write Home Spring Break Bloghop! I'm #48 on the blog hop so if you arrived here from the STARS AND STAMPS blog then you are in the right place but if you've just happened along you will want to pull up a comfortable chair, grab your favorite beverage and head on over to the STARS AND STAMPS blog so you… Read More »

Forget-Me-Not-Keeper

The Forget-Me-Not Keeper is stylish way to keep your cards organized and provides you with an easy solution for staying on top of all of your card-giving occasions! Thanks for visiting today – hope to see you tomorrow!

Watercolor Crayons

A couple of you had questions on how to use the watercolor crayons.  This was put out by Stampin' Up! today and I think it will answer your questions. Watch as Stampin' Up!'s Shannon West performs wonders with our Watercolor Wonder crayons! To learn more about Watercolor Wonder crayons or any of our other amazing products, call me at (479) 876-7453 or e-mail me at rachel@stampingbyrachel.com Thanks for stopping by… Read More »

Elegant Monogram Card Kit Tutorial for Sale

March Project of the Month, SBR#03 Make this wonderful gift set of 10 monogrammed cards with decorated envelopes all in a handy folder with a coordinating pen. You'll make Five – 4 ¼” x 5 ½” cards Five – 3” x 3” love notes a coordinating folder a coordinating pen.  These projects are created with bold graphic colors and elegant baroque patterns.  You will find that you will be able… Read More »

Spring Song meets Dusty Durango

Good Morning Stampers Did you'all make the Irish Soda Bread from the recipe I posted yesterday?  Well, neither did I!  Though I meant to but my girlfriend Jane and I went to see Green Zone and time got away from me.  Matt Damon is to Jane what George Clooney is to me! Today's card features the stamp set "Spring Song".   You can buy this set from the Big Idea Book… Read More »

Ireland: Peter’s Mum’s Soda Bread Recipe, with Video Tutorial

In honor of St Patrick's Day, I thought I'd share a Irish Soda Bread recipe I found on European Cuisines.  It even has a video on how to make the soda bread.  I've also included the history of Soda Bread which may interest you. Making Irish soda bread at home Soda bread is really easy and quick to make. The urge to be resisted is to do morestuff to it… Read More »

Eastern Blooms Card Kit – Limited Time Offer

Good Morning Stampers Whether for Mother's Day or for any day, this Eastern Blooms card set makes the perfect gift.  The bright bold colors of the Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper add such a beautiful splash of color to the over-sized cards, coordinating envelopes and gusseted envelope holder that your recipients are sure to be wowed. Available 15 March 2010 through 15 April 2010.  Kits will ship the week of … Read More »

Inspired by Nature and Inspired by Wendy Hawkinson!

Good Morning Stampers I hope by now you've noticed my new blog.  Isn't it beautiful?  It was made by the talented Michelle Laycock of Laycock Designs.  I also have some blog candy for you – just leave a comment on any post from now until 31 March 2010.  I'll draw a lucky winner on 1 April 2010.  The prize is the Good Neighbors Clear Mount Stamp Set from the Sale-a-bration… Read More »

Let’s partay!

In celebration of my new blog banner (Thanks to Michelle Laycock for a fantastic job!), I'd like to give away the Good Neighbors Clear Mount Stamp Set.  All you have to do is leave a comment on my blog between today (3/14/10) and Wednesday (3/31/10).  You can leave a comment on any post.  I will use random.org to select a winner. This post will remain at the top until 31 March… Read More »