Rachael's Handmade Designs

Hi All, Well, it's Friday and you know what that means! Links and promos! First, let me state that on the 30th I'm going to be hosting a FREE GIVE AWAY CONTEST right here. More information will be posted on the 30th and the contest will be open for a week. Cute FREE PRIZES?! Who can resist?! Bombshell Bettie is having a Black Friday Sale  on her blog. Check it out for way cute vintage findings and goods. Totally hip, stylish and cool. I'm not big on challenges, but I know a lot of stampers are.  Smeared and Smudged is hosting a Kenny K Challenge here: click me!  Might be a good way to gain inspiration! Bombshell Stamps are still having their "Follow Me Contest": Click Here That's all for today's links and promotions. I hope you all had a safe and happy Thanksgiving...And now it's on to Christmas! Don't forget to follow this blog! Fan me on FB  for insider deals, coupons and news. Heart my store on Etsy  for the latest! Cheers, Xo

Welcome Back! Today's post is reflecting on handmade custom orders. I do a very limited number of contract-for-sale custom orders - usually if I'm doing them, it's personal so it's just a gift for a family member. But in this instance my customer (and friend) is a long-time buddy, and her man is away fishing. Usually it's difficult to make cards for men, but in this instance I got immediate ideas and have finally had the chance to sit down and *really* create something that I absolutely loved. I'd even love to receive this card! This card has a little story, too. Often times in my personal life I get inspired to create things for people I meet or know. I was inspired by someone that I met to create a pirate card, one of which never came to be. I kept the map that I created and put it away in a ziplock bag for a later use. When my friend requested a custom card, I knew that the map would be a great addition and layer to a water-themed card for her beau! Th...