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*
This is the second birthday card that I made for m husband’s niece, Adrienne. I’m using a set by Simon Says Stamp called Baby Party Animals. These animals are soo cute! This card is simple as far as stamping goes, but takes a little bit of effort to color since there’s not much space there. … More Baby Party Animals
Who likes PANDAS? I just love cute stamps of animals. I’m falling in love with them all. My husband’s niece and nephew’s birthdays are next week so I’m working on cards for their birthdays. This first card is from a My Favorite Things stamp set called Happy Pandas. It is too cute! I finished these … More Happy Pandas
Hi Everyone! I honestly consider this a second full time job. I am always updating and organizing things. For the past two nights, I’ve been updating my inventory and recoding a lot of my supplies to include more than one place where items can be found/purchased. It’s a lot of work! Thumbs up and props … More You’ve Got This – I’m Here For You
Hi there! I hope everyone had a wonderful Father’s Day with their loved ones. We went out and had a late breakfast and stopped at Lowe’s to get some Hydrangea bushes – so my husband spent this evening getting sweaty :). He’s a big sweetie and I’m sure he didn’t mind! I made a card … More Birthday Celebration
