Rachael's Handmade Designs

Today I interviewed ErinKeys of Femme Petal. Her famous Carrie Necklace caught my attention - I knew I had to interview her! 1. What’s your name and shop name and what do you do? My shop name is FemmePetal, and I am a jewelry designer/mommy/fuller timer at Dr. Randall Miller D.D.S 2. Where are you located? Good ol Indianapolis, In ~ I promise there is more than corn here! 3. What’s the favorite part of your craft? The pictures I get from weddings where everyone including the Bride is wearing my designs!!! 4. How long have you been crafting? I have always been prety crafty, but 2 years is how long I have been selling my wares on etsy 5. What’s your favorite thing to make? My Carrie Necklaces of course! 6. What kind of camera do you use to shoot? Nikon D30 with a special close up lens 7. Who or what models your items? I have a small bust and a large bust that wears my jewels to model for the pics 8. What's the most rewarding part of running your own busin...

Hello Again! I've been plugging away and have been very busy in my studio lately. Here are a couple cards I made over the last couple days. I love how the tape card turned out. It's so 80's and simple and cute! And the crab card I'm still working on, but it's a good start. Also there are new options in my shop on etsy. Jump over to the shop here  and have a look! Don't forget to follow this blog, and follow me on facebook  and twitter  for exciting news and the latest steals and deals. Cheers! Xo Rachael

Hello Out There! Today’s posting is re: one of my new favorite things: Sugar Skulls! Sugar skulls are traditional folk art from Central and Southern Mexico used to celebrate The Day of the Dead. An iconic staple of the Mexican Day of the Dead ( Día de los Muertos) the word calavera, Spanish for "skull", can refer to a number of cultural phenomena associated with the Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead. Sugar skulls are also associated with the Rockabilly scene. I hope you enjoy my collection. Don't forget to follow this blog! Cheers, Xo, Rachael

Okay, so I fibbed. :-P This item isn't for my *shop* per say, but it's for my love, instead. :) Yeah, I'm okay with that! Ha ha. Anyways, today's blog entry is taking a different form! Here's what I've been working on! Enjoy! And here's some finished photos of this adorable Valentine. I finished it off with some small embelishments, glitter (of course) and feminine pink ribbon. What do you think? Don't forget to follow this blog! Follow me on facebook  and twitter  for extra goodies, giveaways and coupons only available to fans! :-) Till tomorrow, Cheers! Xo Rachael

Hello and Good Morning All! All Friday postings are going to be news, tips and tricks from now on. First up, news! I am now a part of Paper Craft Planet! This is a large community that I have only heard of before now. I am flabbergasted at the amount of information on this site! Find me here: http://www.papercraftplanet.com/profile/RachaelBrackett I’m also new to Splitcoast Stampers as well. Last night I finally had the opportunity to sit down and do a little stamping for myself. I stamped some great images from Kraftin’ Kimmie and colored them in with my copics. This is probably my favorite technique! Here’s a picture of how they turned out. I should have the time this evening and weekend to finish up some cards for these cute little images. That’s all the news I have for today my lovelies. Don't forget to follow this blog, follow me on flickr , twitter , and facebook  for specials and discounts only available to my friends! :-)   Cheers! Xo Rachae...

Welcome Back! I took a week off to host a house guest, but now I'm back and trying to get back in the crafting swing! :) Below is my weekly crafter's interview, This time with Renee Lillie of Tub-Time Treasures! CHECK IT OUT! 1. What’s your name and shop name and what do you do? My name is Renee Lillie and I own Tub-Time Treasures. I make soap and sweet treats for the bath and body. (Lotions, scrubs, bath bombs, etc...) 2. Where are you located? I am located in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. (United States) 3. What’s the favorite part of your craft? I love being able to work with all of the different oils and combine them to make something nourishing and fun for the skin. 4. How long have you been crafting? I've been crafting for years, and just started making soaps and bath goodies last year. 5. What’s your favorite thing to make? I love to make soap. REAL soap. (The stuff you buy in the stores is really detergent, that's why the labels say "bath bar", ...

Hi All,   It's Thursday and that means another interview! Here's my recent interview with Ashley Thomas of Kissvamps on Etsy.   1. What’s your name and shop name and what do you do? My name is Ashley Thomas and my shop name is Out on a Whim by Kissvamps 2. Where are you located? I am located in West Valley, Utah 3. What’s the favorite part of your craft? My favorite part of my craft is shopping for new supplies! Sometimes, I get over-zealous and buy supplies that I don't know what to do with, but I eventually find something. 4. How long have you been crafting? I have been crafting for a long time, but I've only been making jewelry for less than a year. I used to paint a LOT, but don't have the time or space to do it anymore. I had a kid, was going to school full time and had a job and a household to maintain. Painting was put on the back burner. 5. What’s your favorite thing to make? My favorite thing to make is... hmmm... Well, probably charm br...