Is anyone excited for holiday products? I’ve been stalling on a Stampin’ Up! order because i still don’t know if I want to force myself to buy stuff to stay an active demonstrator. I have a few holiday sets from Lawn Fawn that are super cute and I’m going to share the Toboggan Together set … More Toboggan Together Penguins
HI Everyone! I had some major frustrations the other day trying to use foiling on my latest project. I made a slider money holder for my sister with every intent to use foiling on it and it turned out to be a major FAIL. But failures teach us things so I thought I would share … More Money Slider Card + My Foiling Failures
Hi there! I’ve got a birthday card today using Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. The stamp set is called Birthday Bears by My Favorite Things. I gave my coworker a few options between different critters and bears was what he chose so this is what he’s getting for his birthday. I used the Zig … More Birthday Bears using Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers
Hello, Everyone!!! I’ve been MIA from the crafting world for 3 weeks now and am experiencing a bit of confusion! It’s a bit of withdrawal and a bit of creative block. I had such a hard time deciding what my first card should be. I stared at all my things for a quite a while … More Christmas Bauble & Ornamental Pine
Hi Everyone! Sorry I haven’t had anytime to share anything lately. We’ve been busy packing and cleaning and my in-laws were in town the past two weekends. We’ve also been selling a lot of furniture to decrease the labor for the move – mostly to a sweet lady that used to watch my son Liam … More Crafting with Rachel
========================LIFE UPDATE ============================ Is everyone jumping out of their seats to hear why I’ll be MIA for a while? HAHA…It won’t affect you, I promise (unless you’re dying for my regular 2-3 posts a week – in which case, I’m very flattered!). We learned two weeks ago today that there was a residency position open … More Congratulations – Watercolor Wedding Card
Hi Everyone! I finally got a Photo Fuse Tool and I’m so excited to share what I’ve made using it. I’ve been stalling because I was hoping it would be available in local craft stores for purchase and then I’d be able to use a 40% off coupon but it doesn’t seem like it’s going … More Unforgettable – Fuse Tool Shaker Card
This balloon stamp set by Clearly Besotted is adorable! It’s so much fun and I love what Jennifer McGuire did with it recently. She made a clear shaker card that was out of this world. If you want to see it – you need to visit her site. Her post for the clear shaker card … More Best Birthday (Clearly Besotted)
Hi There! My posts may be a little less frequent for the next two months – sorry! I don’t have details yet on what’s happening or how quickly things will happen, but as soon as I’m able, I will definitely post something to update everyone. I usually don’t make videos in advance. I get a … More Chance of Rain – Here Rain or Shine
When I saw the One With Nature stamp set by Simon Says Stamp, I knew I had to have it. I love how whimsy the leaves are – and the ability to stamp them in any color for layered effects. The card I made for today was quick one. I used a lot of different … More One With Nature
Hi Everyone! I have a really quick and colorful card for you today. In light of all the recent events, I felt compelled to make this card. I don’t feel qualified to get into any debates or specifics about how I feel about everything. It took me a few hours to decide to do a … More Choose Love
I woke up this morning feeling that I needed to make something to honor today. I have been eyeing my new stamps and thought that the My Favorite Things stamp set called Count the Stars would be perfect. I knew that I wanted to watercolor using this stamp set so this was the perfect occasion … More Happy Independence Day!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I’ve reached almost 200 subcribers on YouTube! Fellow crafters are truly amazing and are so supportive and I am so humbled! I’m here for you all as well, so if there’s something you’d like to see or if you have comments or constructive criticism for my blog or videos … More Many Thanks
Hi Everyone! I tend to make a lot birthday cards but I had a reason to switch it up to make a wedding card for one of my coworkers. This card is so simple and it almost a one-layer card. The large sentiment on the front is embossed in gold – it’s so pretty! I … More Your Perfect Day – for Kellie
My sweet husband Stephen is taking his Step 3 Medical Board Exam today. It’s a 9 hour gruesome test. Any prayers sent our way would be wonderful. Thanks, Everyone! *HUGS*
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