Rachael's Handmade Designs

Aloha Everyone! I haven't been very regular with the blogging lately because I've been entertaining a house guest and we've been so busy! So here's a short update. I noticed that there are some basic things that one should have for papercrafting, particularly attending classes and such. So, I've listed a basic cardmaker's kit here for your reference! What should I have in my basic cardmaking kit? Scissors paper trimmer with extra blade liquid adhesive tape runner and an extra pack ink ruler foam dots glue dots tweezers piercer (I just use a pin!) sandpaper journaling pens an x-acto knife with extra blades pencil Also, the Puyallup Scrapbook Expo is JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!! I'm unreasonablly EXCITED! I'm really excited for a couple reasons. I've never been to a scrapbook expo - makeup trade show, yes, but scrapbook expo, no! lol. I'm super excited to see what the different exhibitors will have, and how many vendors there wil...

Hi All, Well, I've taken some pictures of the beginning of some new candy. These will be given away in the months to come. 1 Container of Barbara Trombley's Angel Dust Art Glitter 1 Packet of holographic glitter 1 Fiskars Ribbon Threader Punch and 1 Stamp Pad. Remember! There's more to come so stay tuned and check back later to watch the candy grow! Cheers, Xo, Rachael

Welcome Back! I'm proud to share a blogging award given to me by Rexann over at ibecircled .  Thanks so much Rexann! Go visit her blog and tell her Rachael sent you! ;-) In other news, I've purchased my ticket to the Puyallup Scrapbooking Expo!! I'm really really excited about this - it looks like so much fun! I've even picked out some classes to attend while at the expo. Companies I've never even heard of before are going to be there! I'm planning on taking my camcorder, so you'll be able to "attend" as well - right here! The Expo is on July 16th, so check back here for the event and my haul review! EEEEEiiii!! :-D (I'm REALLY looking forward to the haul!) I'm gathering blog candy at the moment. A photo will be posted soon, and then you can watch the candy grow! So keep your eyes peeled for that ! Cheers, Xo, Rachael

Whew! Is it Wednesday already?! (A day of the week which I can never spell, thank you very much!) It seems like this week has flown by so fast! Last night I cleaned off the craft table and made a few simple cards. I love the way this cute little 'Welcome Home' housewarming card turned out!! I adore this wonderful and simple sewing card. Maybe I will add a sewing machine to it? And here's a simple lamp card. A little too simple for my personal taste, but maybe I will work on it some more before I add it to the shop. Sometimes I do that to cards that I think are finished, which really aren't. I had some trouble with this card. Does it show? That's all for today. Don't forget! More blog candy will be coming out soon. Be sure to fan my Facebook page (top of this page, upper right hand corner) to have a chance to win. Cheers, Xo, Rachael

Hello All! If you didn't know, I am Ms April over at Bombshell Stamps and my good friend Emily is Ms June! Her challenge was to use animal print. So here's my card - tell me what you think! What do you like about this card? (Personally, I just love the animal print paper paired with the fusia!) In other news, I'll be hosting another Blog Candy contest as soon as I reach 300 followers on my FACEBOOK page. I'm excited for this, and you should be too! It will be a large giveaway, just like my last. So what are you waiting for? Get on over there and show some love! The more love, the better the candy! :D That's all for today, Thanks for stopping by, Cheers, Xo, Rachael

Welcome Back my Lovelies! Today's the exciting announcement of the winner for my blog candy! The winner is: Henriëtte ! Henriëtte  you have three days from now to collect your candy by contact me with your mailing information! If you do not do so in three days from now, blog candy may be subject to give-away by my choosing. Cheers! Xo, Rachael