Rachel Young Designs

Don't worry

I'm still going through CT applications.  If you haven't heard from me, no worries because no one has heard from me yet.   Thanks so much for waiting!

iHope

I have had the wonderful opportunity to help raise money for a cause I believe in.  I know my life has been touched by breast cancer and many of yours has or will be touched by it sometime in your lifetime.  Please consider the purchase of this amazing and HUGE kit and know with assurety that 100% of the proceeds will go to the cause it was intended.  Presenting iHope

I adore all of these women who contributed to this collaboration and I know you will adore the quality of their designs!

From Angela Powers:
"Everyone has been touched in some way by breast cancer. And recoiled from the touch. No family should lose a mother prematurely. Or a dear friend, sister, wife, daughter, co-worker. No one of us, just diagnosed, should have to look at the mirror in the morning and say: Will I survive? Everyone deserves a lifetime: We feel it deep in our bones."

100% of the proceeds from this kit (minus paypal fees) will be donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. We're so thankful to our friends for donating their time and creativity to this worthy cause. Thank you Emily, Gina, Rachel, Jacque, Amber and Liz! Deann, thank you so much for encouraging us in our efforts and insisting that {WST} host iHOPE.

This year, Angela and I will be participating in a very special event called the Breast Cancer 3-Day.

We'll walk 60 miles over the course of three days with thousands of other women and men. The net proceeds will support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment through Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.

We've agreed to raise at least $4,600 in donations. We cannot participate in the event if we each do not raise $2,300. So we need your help! Would you please consider purchasing this beautiful collaborative kit or making a donation? To make an online donation go to www.The3Day.org. Click on the DONATE link and search for a participant by typing in Angela Powers or Emily Powers. You then will be taken to our personal fundraising webpages and can make a donation. You can also call 800.996.3DAY to donate over the phone.

Just a little over a year ago our husbands lost their Aunt Lynn to breast cancer. We have mothers who have had breast cancer scares and other dear friends and family members who have been affected by this disease.

According to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, approximately 200,000 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and nearly 40,000 will die from the disease. That's why we're walking so far. To do something bold about breast cancer. We hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with us--by supporting us in our fundraising efforts.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

*45 papers
*85+ elements
*coupons from select participating designers

Daylight

I just wanted to quickly share this layout by my CT member Jenni.  I love it SO MUCH!

It's so happy, the layering is amazing and it just makes me smile!

BIG SAVINGS on my new collection....Daylight!

It's fab friday at Scrap Artist today!  My CU Clouds and my Beautifully Basic Alphabets are on sale for only 1$ today only!
BUT there's something you can save a BUNCH on today too!  My new release "Daylight"!

I love these colors so much!  They're so happy and full of life.  You can get these as a group set OR you can get them individually. Here are some close ups!

Daylight Elements

Daylight Alphabets

Daylight Morning Edition

Daylight Patterns

Daylight Solids

I really loved making this kit.  It's just so HAPPY!  I hope you have a happy weekend!!

CT CALL TIME!!

Yep!  I'm having a CT call!

I'm looking for 4 full time girls and a few guests.  Here are my requirements if you're interested:
*Post at least 3 RYD layouts a month
*Layouts must be 75% RYD products
*Give me honest feedback...if it stinks...PLEASE say so.
*Sport the blinkie where you can
*Support me whenever you can - link people up to products, etc.
*Post to three galleries! (including the SA gallery)
*Linking in the gallery is always nice...

If you think this sounds like something you can do, please email me with "CT CALL" in your subject line at rachelyoungdesigns at gmail dot com.  If you don't put "CT CALL" in your subject line, I may not get the email.  Please link me to your most complete gallery and to your 2 favorite layouts with my products.  Also include what forums you're currently active on and your reasons for wanting to be on the RYD creative team.  The call will close on Sunday June 21st, but depending on applicants, it may take me a couple weeks to go through them all.  Good luck, everyone!

New "Fab Fundamentals"

There's not much I love more than a piece of fabulous plain digital cardstock!  I adore a layout with a neutral background that shows off the photo and elements.   If you love a good neutral background, check out my new papers at Scrapartist!

Fab Fundamentals {cools}

and Fab Fundamentals {warms}

Here's a view of a whole paper so you can check out the texture...

I hope you love them!!

A coupon for my new BLOG READERS!

Would you like to save 25% on something from my Scrap Artist Shop?  Here's a code for you to use 1 time from now till June 10th. 
Use:
ryd_blog25

Thanks for checking out my new design blog!

New blog!

Hey everybody!  Here's my new blog you can come to and find out all that's going on with my designs!  I have decided to separate my business and family blog for the safety of my family.  I am sad to do it but it's time.  Here's my first RYD post!
I have some cool stuff going on...
I'm a contributor to The Daily Digi this month!  So excited.  I love the kit I've made for the Digi Files #5.  Here's a couple of layouts my CT made with it:
Layout by Laura

Layout by Ferdy

Layout by Whit

As you can tell, it's really bright and super fun!  I hope you go check out The Daily Digi and if you're not an everyday blurker there, it's time you became one!

It's also Totally New Tuesday at Scrap Artist!  Here's my new alphabet...that incidentally matches my contribution to the Digi Files #5

how about a closer look

My Big Deal alphabets and papers are also up in the store separately and 20% off for tomorrow. 

AND don't forget about "Backyard Bliss" with Kate Hadfield and Gina Miller!

I hope you have a fabulous week and I'll see you Friday!