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Did someone say Card Maps??

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Saturday, September 7, 2024, In : Monday Mapping 


Fall is in the air... )Still over 100 in Tucson but I am trying!) and the kids are back to school! I thought us crafter could use a little back to school too. My in person classes for September are just that with back to school with Stampin' University! Last week we focused on how to be inspired by color in our projects and this week we will learn how to find, use and store Card Maps! For me Storing was also for sharing as I covered card maps a few years ago now. Be sure to click on the Monda...

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Throwback Thursday Iris Folding

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Saturday, January 20, 2024, In : Throwback Thursday 
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Happy New Year everyone. What better time to try something new than with the start of a new year. As you can see my last blog post was too long ago! My in person classes are much easier that figuring out the online part but, I know it is important to reach all my followers! Here Goes... To start things off I am doing a series of Throwback Thursday ideas and videos. I will have been a Stampin Up! Demonstrator for 25 years this February and it only makes since that I share some of my fav...
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Summer is here!

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Sunday, July 3, 2022,
Summer is here and the monsoons gearing up! I was inspired to make this fun summer card from an Artisan Design Team member from SU! last month. Using the simplest die you can create a wow card. This card is a Slimline measuring 8.5 by 3.5. I used a 1/4 mat using white on white cardstock. The base card is colored in a rainbow of colors using direct to paper with a blending brush. Once you have colored the base simply die cut the top layer using an assortment of fun, small dies! Be sure to save...
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Wow...Hello 2022!

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Monday, February 7, 2022,
Hi everyone. Happy new year. I just wanted to take a moment to add a quick post to let you know I am still a live and well and I hope you and your family is doing well. I am still hosting a weekly card class and was slammed with 2 back to back wedding seasons here is Tucson. The Fall is so nice here and it was great to see so many wedding come back! Then the holidays hit and now spring is on its way with even more weddings! I will do my best to share some cards and updates here on a more regu...
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Flowering Cactus Card Class

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, In : Cards 

Being from Az I am in love with anything cactus! And this "Flowering Cactus" medley of product do not disappoint! Love! For class this week we are cutting the image out from the DSP and creating a focal point on this bi-folding card. Where the two layers overlap I snuck in a super thin magnet so the card secretly closes! The left side is about 2 1/2 inches wide and the right is about the same. If a standard card is only 4 1/4 wide these two over sized sides will overlap nicely. Have fun explo...
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A Valentine Card...

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Monday, January 11, 2021,


I am in love with this card and I hope you are too! Come join us on Wednesday or Thursday Jan 13th or 14th to make this beautiful card! After the classes are over I will share some of how we made it in a post next week. Thanks for stopping by!

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Welcome back...Classes are up and running!

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Monday, January 11, 2021,
I am excited to share I am ready to get back to a normal schedule for me. Part of that is sharing a card with my paper crafting students every week! It makes me happy to help others become creative and create something they are proud of. If you have been looking for a creative place to belong or just would like to try your hand at making a card we would love to have you in class. To learn about all the upcoming classes please click on the calendar here on this page!

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Christmas Card for September...

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, In : Cards 


This is my Christmas card for September. Locally I teach a class every week and on the 3rd Thursday we have been making a Holiday card. We were afraid we would not be able to host a holiday stamp camp this year with everything going on but, everyone wants to come!!! In the mean time here is this months inspiration for a Christmas card. I am using Peaceful Nativity Stamps and matching dies. I love how 3D the stable came out. For the night sky I blended 3 blues: Night of navy, Misty moonlight &...

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Fun folds!

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Tuesday, September 15, 2020,


I saw this fold online...thank you Queen B for sharing. What a cute card. I plan to share this idea at our monthly SALSA club meeting. If you live in Tucson you should ask me about this long time running Rubber Stamping group. I am the VP and love sharing with the ladies! See you all this Saturday finally!!

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Hallows Night Magic Card...

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Tuesday, September 8, 2020,
Here is a peak at this weeks card class!

For this weeks class we are making a Halloween card. If Halloween is not your thing stick with using just the flowers in this collection and it could easily become a steampunk or Gothic style card. We are using a mix of black paper with different finishes on this card. Glitter, glossy and some shimmer! For class you can pick from an assortment of DSP paper and embellishments. I am also in love with the dark "Iridescent Pearls" from this collections. If ...
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We want you!

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Tuesday, September 8, 2020,

The RAGtime Design team is looking for new team members! Would you like a discount and advance purchase opportunities ...Need to create some cash flow for your card making hobby or would you just like to help and hang out with the RAGtime Team! I have the experience and ability to offer lots of creative ways to get your demonstrator-ship up and going! Lets talk soon because Stampin Up! is offering a great deal on new team members during September. The next deal will not be here until the new ...
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New Look!

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Wednesday, August 26, 2020,
Hi everyone!
I think it is good to challenge yourself to try new things and make new goals. For me, a big one, is moving more of my business online! That means blogging and web design. Yikes! If there is one thing in life that I am not very good at it would be spelling. Designing and sewing do not require me to focus on grammar! So, my new goal is to work on all of that and bring what I do on a daily basis online. Lord help me. Check out the new look of my website and let me know what you thin...
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Prized Peony Gate Fold Card Class Reminder...

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, In : Cards 
Prized Peony Gate Easel Card Class.
This card is a new version of a gate fold card and props itself open to display in a fun and easy new way. Come see how ease the new 3D Peony Flower! soooooooo pretty.

Join us this Thursday at one of 4 times throughout the day! 10am, 12:30, 3pm or 6pm. Still only $5 per person. You MUST RSVP prior to class and let me know if you need to cancel please. We are only allowing 4 guest per class for now and you need to wear your mask. Please bring your own ad...
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Eiffel Tower Step Card

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Thursday, March 19, 2020, In : Cards 


Welcome to my Stampin' Up! Blog page. I know it has been a while since my last post but with this virus I should have some extra time on my hands to start sharing with all of you again. This month is my birthday. It is my 49th birthday and not a memorable birthday until all of this. I am not sure I will every forget the world got sick for my 49th birthday! Yikes. I guess we are not going out for dinner this year...I will post what happens. In the mean time I made this card for my local card c...

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Monday Map Challenge #18

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, In : Monday Mapping 


Check out this Weeks Monday Mapping Challenge #18 and more!

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Die Cut Tip of the Day!

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Tuesday, June 25, 2019,


Have you ever had an image that just did not quite fit within your die? 
Well...Have I got a tip for you!
Fussy cut the part of the image that does not fit. In this case it is the branch...Then pull that part of the image up and over the back side of the die. Opposite of the cutting side. Place your die over your image and run it through your die machine. The end result is amazing!! Happy Stamping!
Check out the card map for this week and more at: Monday Mapping Blog
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Double Accordion Card

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, In : Cards 


If you love this set as much as we do make plans to join us for this upcoming class!

Class: Sailing Home... A Double Accordion Card

Date: Tuesday, June 25th

Time and Location:

You must RSVP at least one hour prior to attending class!

· 10am-Noon at the RAGtime Studio

· 1-3pm at the RAGtime Studio

· 6-8pm at Big Heart Coffee

If you are joining us at the coffee shop we ask you come as early at 5:30 and purchase a drink. Use this time before we start to meet and share as we will start ...


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Monday Mapping Card Challenge #16 is here!

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Monday, May 13, 2019, In : Monday Mapping 

Be sure to chick here or click on the "Monday Mapping Blog" tab for all the details! 
I am challenging you to use this map to inspire you to create a card today! Happy Stamping!!
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Bold Blossom sweet and simple cards...

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, In : Cards 


Join us on Tuesday May 6th for one of three classes throughout the day to make two of these sweet and simple cards. Classes at 10 and 1 p.m. are held in the studio and our six evening class is held at big heart coffee on 22nd Street. In Tucson Arizona of course! 

I love this bold Blossom Stamp Set from stampin Up and the matching designer series paper. Together they make lovely bold cards. Normally I would not work with such bold colors but thanks to the designer series paper it shows me what ...

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Monday Mapping #15

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Monday, April 29, 2019, In : Monday Mapping 


Hi again for another Monday Map Card Challenge.
For this challenge and more click here or on the Monday Mapping tab above!
This is out last Challenge for April! Next Monday I will announce our 2 winners for the month! We are gaining interest so keep up those entries for these weekly challenges and soon we will have enough players to pick winners weekly! How Exciting!
For this weeks challenge I chose a card for whatever reason...I have always loved. Cute and simple! Remember your card only needs...
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Technique...Stamparatus, markers and a stamp!

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, In : Stamparatus 
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Have you ever tried to color in a rubber stamp with your makers? I love this technique but it is tricky to get a great stamped image this way. Well, you have to watch my video on how to do it using your Stamparatus!! By using your stamparatus you get to lay the color down on paper one color at a time! That is so much easier than coloring the entire image and then trying to rehydrate the ink so you can stamp it. Love the balloon stamp? It is...
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Monday Mapping Challenge #14

Posted by Rachel Johnson on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, In : Monday Mapping 

Another Great Card Map!!!
Check it out with all the details and a Video this week!!
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Monday Mapping Challenge #013

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, In : Monday Mapping 
Happy Monday here is another Card Monday Mapping Challenge! Be sure to post or share your sample to win a prize! Happy Stamping! Click here to see this map and so many more!

#simplestamping #RAGtimeMondaymapping #stampinup

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Floral Romance Card Class

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, In : Cards 


Love this new Floral Romance Suite from Stampin' Up! Come join us for class to make this card! On Tuesday, April 16th at 10am, 1pm or 6pm. Contact me for more info and to RSVP. Class is only $5!

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Mapping Monday #012

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, In : Monday Mapping 

Happy April Fools Day!
I have another great card map for you today! As you can see I added a few extras to my basic design and so can you! Remember, make your own version of this card layout and share it with me to win a prize! I am still collecting your maps throughout the month of April and picking 2 names. The more of you that play the more prizes we will give out. I hope to add a new map every Monday this month. Be sure to check back next Monday!
Please use this # if posting online.  #RAGti...
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New Stampin Up! Storage Rocks!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Monday, April 1, 2019, In : Organization 

I am so excited to share Stampin' Up!s new creative storage solutions! They are so modern and customizable...it's like they read our minds. Thanks SU! Order yours today while supplies last. April is a test month and they will be offered moving forward in our new catalog that starts June 1st!
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Monday Mapping Challenge #011

Posted by Rachel Ann on Monday, March 18, 2019, In : Monday Mapping 
Check out our second Challenge of March!! Be sure to use this super simple layout to get your creative juices going...And this share your sample with us! Two lucky winners will be picked this month from the submitted samples. You have all month long to get your samples in...
 

For this layout and all the others click here or on the "Monday Mapping" tab at the top of this site! 
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3rd Release for Sale-a-Bration

Posted by Rachel Ann on Monday, March 4, 2019, In : promotions 

This is the 3rd and final release of items you can earn free for Sale-a-Bration! Remember with every $50 you purchase you earn free merchandise now through the end of March! Get it while supplies last!! Catalog merchandise and Sale-a-Bration merchandise is while supplies last. Stampin' Up! is currently filling back order this month...that big "slow boat from China" is finally here and we could not be more excited. If you are having trouble ordering your favorite item please contact me or call...
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Monday Mapping Challenge #010

Posted by Rachel Ann on Monday, March 4, 2019, In : Monday Mapping 
Congratulations to last months players and winners! Prizes go to Shirley and Kari!
Now it's time to check out the challenges for March and review the rules. You need to be a follower of RAGtime Designs. We would love to see you like, share and tag your friends as well. Every Monday by noon I will post a new challenge! You will have the entire month of March to share it with us! You can share it on Instagram by using the #tag (#RAGtimeMondayMapping). On Facebook just upload your photo to the co...
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Monday Mapping Challenge #009

Posted by Rachel Ann on Monday, February 25, 2019, In : Monday Mapping 


Mapping Monday's is off to a great comeback! We are up and going now...3 weeks in a row! Be sure to make your own version of this card and share it with me. We will pick a winner every month for a new Stampin' Up! gift! The more of you that play the more prizes we will add! 

This weeks card uses: 
    Stamp set: Flowering Desert
    DSP: Tranquil Textures Designer Paper
    Inks: Sea Foam, Tranquil Tide, Fresh Fig, & Lipstick
    Markers: Sea Foam, Blushing Bride & Tranquil Tide.
    Card-stock: Wh...
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Mapping Monday #008

Posted by Rachel Ann on Sunday, February 17, 2019, In : #simplestamping 

Mapping Monday's is off to a great comeback! This is our second week back. Be sure to make your own version of this card and share it with me. We will pick a winner every month for a new Stampin' Up! gift! The more of you that play the more prizes we will add! This month the sample card is part of February's #simplestamping movement from Stampin' Up! 
Supplies: 
DSP - Share What You Love
CS: Melon Mambo, Black and Whisper White
Ink Pad: Black Stazon
Markers: Stampin Write Blackberry, Razzlebery, P...
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Mapping Monday's are back!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, February 12, 2019,


Mapping Monday's are back! Check out this weeks map challenge and more!


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All My Love

Posted by Rachel Ann on Thursday, January 17, 2019, In : Cards 


I just love this new set, it's so pretty and versatile! I have so many favorite finds on Pinterest!! This is the card we are making in my local classes next week! Join us if you live in Tucson on Tuesday, January 22nd.  Classes are only $5 per person. We hold class 3 times throughout the day! Check out calendar/events page for more details, or contact me to sign up! 

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Room Refresh!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Thursday, January 17, 2019, In : Organization 
Check out my Room Refresh Video!
After a week of crafting and making stuff for my spring open house last week, my room was a mess! So, on my husband's day off, we got in the room and worked through a few things I wanted to change. This video shares what we did! I am working on sharing a video soon that show the entire room and some organization tips soon!
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Welcome Back!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Thursday, January 10, 2019, In : Craft Room 


Welcome back, everyone! I hope you had a nice break and some wonderful holidays! I did, and my team and I are ready to get back to some classes! Santa brought me a gift to help get my videos up and going as well! So, look out for some great classes, events and more coming over the next few months. With the new year comes Sale-a-Bration! For every $50 you spend on any Stampin Up! product, you receive a free item of your choice. Come and see this and so much more at our first event: Open House!...

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Ice Screamery!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Saturday, April 8, 2017,
Check out the two great cards we made last week with Stampin' Up! new "Cool Treats" line of product. Too Cute! We also enjoyed sharing ice cream from a local shop called "Ice Screamery" here in Tucson, Az. Yummmmm
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Triple Easel Card Class

Posted by Rachel Ann on Monday, October 17, 2016, In : Cards 


Class this week is a TRIPLE EASEL! This is such an easy wow card to make. I can not wait to make a few more. This Halloween card I made and I could not love it more. Be sure to join us on October 20th for this amazing card!

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Love this weeks Card!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Monday, September 26, 2016,


Class: Swing & Easel Card (Double Duty Card)

Date: Thursday, Sept 29th

Time: 6-8pm 

Please RSVP by 4pm on the 29th!

Cost: Only $5 per person

Location: Rachel's Studio - Contact me for directions


What: This card closes flat and swings open and then props open. That were the easel part comes from. We will be making it in this cute Christmas theme but there will be two more to pick from. You may make up to 3 or as time permits. We are using Show Place Stamp set and matching Dies "Snow Friends" for the...


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Magic Card this week!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, August 30, 2016,
Join us this week for this amazingly easy and WOW card!


Class: Magic Card
Date: Thursday, Sept 1
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Rachel's Studio
Cost: Still only $5
Please RSVP by 4pm on the 1st
Love the card?? Let me know and I will send you the info! 

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Join us for class this week!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, August 23, 2016,

Join us for this Fun and Easy Split View Card!
Class: Double the view (aka split view)

Date: Thursday, August  25th
Time: 6-8pm 
Location: Rachel's Studio
Cost: $5
Please RSVP by 4pm on th 25th!

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Love this Card!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Thursday, April 21, 2016, In : Cards 
I have been holding on to this very photo for over 5 years now! I was waiting for Stampin' Up! to offer the right dies so I could make it and they finally did! The Ironic part is that the dies are now on the retired list. figures...by the time I get a class scheduled with the perfect product it gets retired. So, If you like this card you need to hurry and get "Little Number Thinlit Dies"


Join us tonight if your in town for this Number Soup card! 6pm for only $5 you will make 2-3 of these! RSVP...
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Gift Box and Cards

Posted by Rachel Ann on Wednesday, April 6, 2016,
I know Sale-a-Bration is over but there was so many free things I am still trying to us it up! Come this week and use up some of the "Wild Flower Fields" DSP with us! Learn how to make this simple Gift Box and we are going to fill it up with 3-5 simple matching Note Cards and Envelopes. Class is Thursday, April 7th from 6-8pm. RSVP if you want to join us!


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Sharing some Bug Love!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Friday, April 1, 2016,

Here is a photo of everyone's cards from class tonight! We had a great time. I love the every card came out a little bit different.  Could not come? Then make plans to come next time!
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Moving VW!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, March 29, 2016,
Check out this week's card class!


Check out this week's card class! A moving VW! I love our new Volkswagen stamp. Come see how easy it is to make this moving card! Join us this Thursday, March 31st from 6 to 8pm. Cost is only $5! Please RSVP to this post or contact me personally.  Looking forward to seeing you. 

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Love this card!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, March 22, 2016,


This card was inspired by the cigarette promotional card you see in the photo. My dear friend Janine shared it with me and well...you know I just had to figure it out! Thanks for sharing Janine. My end result was a standard sized card that open while squeezed! Too cool. If you would like to learn how to make this great original idea join us on Thursday March 24th from 6-8pm to make your very own. If you are interested in being able to see a video tutorial please let me know!


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Amazing Ice Cream Card by Rachel Ann...

Posted by Rachel Ann on Monday, February 29, 2016, In : Cards 


Hi everyone! I am super excited to bring this new card to you all this week. I was looking at some corner cards and 3D cards when it hit me! I could create something different here. It is so hard to have an original idea in this card making world but I did it. Make plans to join us in class on March 3rd from 6-8pm at the RAG time Studios. If you are an on-line viewer only let me know! I am hoping to make a video for this card next week after we have our in person class. 

This card is using Lot...

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Tri-folding Easter Card!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Wednesday, February 24, 2016,


I love this new little lamb single stamp from SU! It's so ooooo sweet! Come this Thursday night,  February 25th, to make this sweet Tri-folding card! 6-8 pm. See you in class!

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Class: Oldies, BUT Goodies!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, February 16, 2016,
Be sure to join us this Thursday, February 18th at 6pm and reminisces with us over some of my favorite vintage cards and very old retired stamps! The Car Card truly has a special meaning to me...come see why. This class is being offered in a Shoe-box Style Event. Meaning...You grab a shoe-box filled with all the needed supplies and Stamp your Heart out!! We are offering about 6 cards for only $5. Please RSVP now if plan to join us!


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Valentine Building Block Card by Rachel

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, February 2, 2016,


Join us this week for a little something extra special...

Class: Building Block Valentine Card
Date: Thursday, Feb 4th
Time: 6-8pm
Cost: Only $5 per person!!
Location: Rachel's Studio
Please RSVP by 4pm on Feb. 4th.

We are using the new line of Valentine products including new dies, Shimmer paper, Building Block card template, and so much more!


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Class: Holiday Gift Giving Cards!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, In : Cards 

Class: Gift Card Giving Cards

Date: Dec ember 3rd

Time: 6-8pm

Location: The Studio

Cost: only $5     

Please RSVP by 4pm on the 3rd!

 

What: This class is great if you love to give out Gift Cards for the holidays. I will have 3-5 gift giving card options all pre-cut and ready in a “Shoe Box” style class. Meaning you grab a box and work at your own pace. This way you can make as many cards as you are driven to Make…LOL!! These cards do everything from popping your gift card up to...


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Halloween BOO!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, In : Cards 


Class: Halloween Hidden Slider Card
Date: Thursday, Oct 15th
Time 6-8pm
Location: Rachel's Studio
Cost: $5
Please RSVP by 4pm on the 15th. Thanks!

I just love this new Halloween set and die bundle called "Boo to You" and matching DSP! Come join us for class and learn how to make this Hidden Message Card. The word "BOO!" is cut from an energy drink can and I made it a magnet! After class on Thursday I will post how to make this great card so check back!

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Class: Interlocking Frames

Posted by Rachel Ann on Wednesday, September 30, 2015,

I love this new fall designer series paper! And the new Acorn stamp set is too cute. Now about the Interlocking frame idea.I found them all over the Internet this week. It's a gate fold card with alternating frames glued to either side.

 Jointment us for class. Can't make it? Plan now to come to studio time next Saturday! Email or call me for all the info.

Class this week for Interlocking Frames is Oct. 1st at 6pm. Classes are held in mid town Tucson AZ in my studio.  It's awesome to have a sep...
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Bohemian Night Party!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, In : Events 



Class:
Bohemian Nights Party!

Date: Thursday, August 27th

Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm

Cost: only $5

We are having a party! We will make a card, tepee favor box, candle stampin”...Everything you need to make the perfect gift for that stylish friend! We will also enjoy some theme related, decorations, snacks and drinks to make it a special evening! Don’t miss out on the fun, RSVP now!

 

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Pretty Planter Card Class

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, May 5, 2015,

Join us this Thursday to make cute picket fence card. I took the idea from a European designer named Beryl. However it needed to be resized and done in a way that did not need to be printed out. I wanted to us my own paper and stamp sets. Check back in a few weeks to get a copy of the pattern. 
Class Date: Thursday,  May 7 @ 7pm
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Rachel's Bowed Frame Card

Posted by Rachel Ann on Monday, March 30, 2015,


Join us this week for the first class of the new Spring Schedule!

Rachel's Bowed Frame Card
Date: Thursday, April 2nd
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Rachel's Studio - Contact me for directions
Cost: Still only $5 per person!

I was inspired by an European Designer to come up with my own version of this bowed frame. The card is engineered to lie flat and then by inserting a tap the frame will bow out for a cute 3D effect. Make it a clear window or picture frame or attach your focal image to the fame and...

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Love these animals!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, March 10, 2015,


I love this set! As soon as I saw this Etch-sketch idea I had to copy it. To make it look more realistic I put a layer of window sheet over the image. The image is stamped in black on basic grey paper. Put all that under a red frame and two fun foam circles and there you have it!

From The Herd Clear Stamp Set #138834  Price: $17.95

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This Weeks Class

Posted by Rachel Ann on Monday, September 1, 2014, In : Cards 
Join us this week for Iris Folding. This is an old technique and I have a few ways to make it more current. If you have piles of scrap paper like me then you will love learning this technique for using some of them up!
Class: Iris Folding
Date: Tuesday, Sept 2nd
Time: 6-8PM
Location: Rachel's Studio (Contact me for address)
Cost: Still only $5 per person
RSVP by 5pm on the 2nd.
If your new, I have all the tools and supplies you will need!
Current students like to bring their favorite basic tools.


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Last Weeks Class Card...

Posted by Rachel Ann on Monday, August 11, 2014, In : Cards 


I loved making the cards for last weeks class. I can't wait to give one to a teacher. If you missed this class you can make it up at Studio Time on the First Saturday of each month. The next one is scheduled for Saturday, Sept 6th from 3-Midnight. You can RSVP any time. Check the current schedule for more details.
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My Card form Card Map #003

Posted by Rachel Ann on Monday, August 11, 2014, In : Cards 


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Card Map #001

Posted by Rachel Ann on Monday, July 28, 2014,

Check out my first Card Map Sample Card. I just love this set! I used Sea Street and the new matching DSP. Colors are Real Red, Coastal Cabana and Navy. Check out the layout on the Mapping Monday's page.

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New Clubs now Forming!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Saturday, July 19, 2014,

Join us this coming Monday, July 21st at the Starbucks in Crossroads Festival Shops at Grant&Swan To Celebrate a new season of Fun. Stop by between 6-8 to learn more about clubs. As a thank you I have the cutest Make-n-take for all that stop by...A tiny Espresso cup! Too Cute. I will also have a Sneak Peak of the upcoming Holiday Mini, New class schedule and more. Seating is limited so please RSVP using any of the "contact us" info.

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My Birthday Bendi Card

Posted by Rachel Ann on Monday, February 24, 2014, In : Cards 
Hi there!
Thanks for stopping by my blog to see my version of the Bendi Card. I just love the Birthday DSP we have this year. After trying 3 different versions of the flap with the candles I came up with this one...Perfect! I used the Painters Tape trick. Believe it or not us just take a piece of Painters Tape and rub it on an ink pad and then press it on to your paper. Pull up the tape and...Presto! You have instant shadow stamps. Hope you like my card!

Colors I used today include: Raspberry R...
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Monsters!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, In : Cards 
Got to LOVE these cute monsters from our Stampin' Up! Set Monstermaniacs. This is what we made in our card class on Monday, January 27th. Be Sure you check out the new class schedule link there on the right and come to the next class!

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3D Negative Space Flower Card

Posted by Rachel Ann on Saturday, August 3, 2013, In : Cards 
Check out this new idea for a card from our current catalog on page 114. The use of negative space is such a great idea! I would have thought of this as a scrap and the punched out item as more important. Not Now!! Come to this great $5 class and learn all the secrets to using this creative technique on Monday Aug 5th.

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New Template Gallery!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Monday, July 29, 2013, In : Templates/Patterns 

Hi everyone!
Welcome back to my blog and for my convention friends thanks for checking it out! I have just opened up this new gallery for storing and sharing templates with my friends. Just click on the "Gallery" tab and you will see a page full of gallery's I am working on. If you have a suggestion or questions please share. The first two templates are from my Convention Swap cards: the Step Up card and my fun Watermelon card. 

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Step UP! Card

Posted by Rachel Ann on Monday, July 1, 2013, In : Cards 

It's been a while since I made a baby themed card...so what do you think?
I love the new Gingham line of product and this Step Up! card is the coolest idea! I have made a template for a 3, 4 & 5 step card. If you would like one just e-mail me to find out how. This class was just offered on June 24th and you can still make it up at Studio Time next Saturday, July 6th.


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Bye the Sea Card

Posted by Rachel Ann on Monday, June 17, 2013, In : Techniques 
Here is a photo of this weeks class card. The card is a new fold called "Swing-Out Flip" It's a new look for a basic card. For class this week I put that new fold with an old technique! Polished Stone...it uses reinkers, alcohol and a metallic element for a marbled look with beautiful sheen. You must come check out class this week. Classes are now offered twice a week to make sure everyone has the opportunity to come.

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Pretty Labels...

Posted by Rachel Ann on Saturday, June 1, 2013, In : storage 
Just Hanging out in the craft room last night a little board and decided to play around with the new "free" Label This Download on MDS. Look at how pretty my bins look now!
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Dad's Chair...

Posted by Rachel Ann on Saturday, June 1, 2013, In : Cards 
Dad's Chair... Every dad that loves to take it easy has a chair! This card makes light of that idea. The picture frame is showcasing one or Stampin' Up!'s new phrases - Really Good Greetings. This would make a great Grandma card too.
Thanks for Stopping by!


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Sue's Hat!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Saturday, June 1, 2013, In : 3D Projects 
Check this out... My friend Sue got this other wise simple hat and for her Birthday we Blinged it up! Happy Birthday Sue! The band and flower are made from Stampin' Up! Fabric.I love making fabric flowers!

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Cute Father's Day Card!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, In : Cards 

For this Months Club Meeting we made this comical Father's Day shirt and tie card.
I love the denominational quality our new clay molds add to a project!
Supply List:
  • Dapper Dad set
  • Beyond Plaid Set
  • Colors - Basic Black, Marina Mist & White
  • Sponging
  • Denominationals
  • Hounds tooth EB Folder on the black...
  • And a little creative layering to make a little shirt front.
Have Fun Making your own version for this Father's Day!




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A Little Steam Punk...

Posted by Rachel Ann on Sunday, February 24, 2013, In : Cards 
My daughter and I love the steam punk look and wanted to find that look using Stampin' Up! Products. So, check out what we came up with in this fabulous clear card and Toilet Paper casting clock face. 

  
Supplies Used:
  • Clockwork Stamp set #127292 
  • Window Sheets #114323
  • Spinner Hands (on Clearance!) #121893
  • DSP Fan Fair #126981
  • Core'dinations Card Stock
  • Stampin' Sanding system
  • Embossing Folders
  • Ribbon and other SU! accessories.
  • SU! Colors include - Bravo Burgundy, Baja Breeze, Basic Gray & Chocolate Chi...

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I made it myself!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, In : Cards 


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Outta This World!

Posted by Rachel Ann on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, In : 3D Projects 
 New original for me...A Circle Step Card with Monsters! Happy Valentine's Day!

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Flower Pot Card

Posted by Rachel Ann on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, In : 3D Projects 

 
This Flower Pot Card is my own creation. I came up this idea for a 3D Swap at convention 2 years ago. For all the instructions and supplies just Click Here!

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My First Video...

Posted by Rachel Ann on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, In : Tutorials 
Check out my new Video!
 
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