Merry and Bright Card - Tidings & Trimmings Bundle Stampin' Up!

 Hello and welcome to my blog; it's only taken me all day to get my computer working were I could write today's blog post.  Anyway I have a festive card to share with you today.  And even better is it's easy to create.  Which you all know is one thing that I think is a must for Christmas Cards.  I also think it's never too early to start making them as well.  And there are some great sets in the new 2021-2022 Annual Catalog as well as some festive Designer Series Paper as well.  Here's a look at my card.  

Feel Better Friend Card - Hand Penned Petals

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share a card that I made using the Hand Penned Petals Bundle from Stampin' Up! in the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  I actually CASEd this card based on a fun little gift box from the catalog.  

Grow all Year Card - Dragonfly Garden

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a fun little card for you using the Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set and matching dies.  Plus a tip on how to simply add color to outlined images in an unexpecting way.  Here's a look at my card.  

I think that it's super important to remember that as humans we always need to grow.  It maybe in life, it may be in experiences, it may even be in our personal lives but we all need to remember to grow.  And this card is a great one to make and send to people to help them remember and encourage them of that little thing and that you are there for them. 

Trust Me You're Lovely - Lovely You Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share a card with you using the Lovely You Stamp Set from the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  The Lovely You Stamp Set allows you to create cards and other projects with delicate florals, fronds, and flourishes that are sure to be cherished.  Here's a look at my card.  

Forever Blossoms Simple Wedding Card & This Weeks Color Inspiration

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a super cute and easy wedding card to share and a little Color Inspiration for you this week.  I wanted to create a super quick, easy, and colorful wedding card to share with you today so I pulled out the Forever Blossoms Stamp Set from the 2021 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.    Here's a look at todays card.  

Happy Birthday Pinwheel Towel Card

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you a fun fold card that looks complicated but is actually super easy to do.  I was super impressed and surprised just how easy it was. I am talking about the Pinwheel Tower Card.  Here's a look at this fun fold card.  

Pansy Patch Slimline Card

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you a slim line card using the Pansy Patch Stamp Set and matching Pansy Petals Suite of products from the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  Slimline cards are all the rage right now in the card making world, and I have a shared a few different ones over the last few months.  I have shared some regular size slimline cards as well as a few mini slimline cards with you.  So, when I got this suite of products I had to make one to share with you too.  Here's a look at my card for today.  

Wishing You Your Best Year - Simple Sunday SIP Card

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you a super simple SIP card since it's Simple Sunday!  Which means I am sharing a card for all my beginners out there or those that just want to make a simple card in a hurry.  For Simple Sunday SIP Card we are using just stamps, ink, and paper (SIP) and this time we are using a punch as well.  Here's a look at this weeks Simple Sunday Card.  

Super Quick & Easy Christmas Card & Rick's Top 5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Burnout

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you a super cute little card and my top tips to avoid holiday burnout that will get you ready for the holiday season.  We all need Christmas cards and since Christmas is only six months away it's better to start working on them now.  So, today I have a super quick and easy Christmas Card idea for you using the Inspired Thoughts Bundle from Stampin' Up!.  Here's a look at my card!

Pansy Patch Flower Pot Easel Card

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you a fun spring/summer easel card using the Pansy Patch Bundle from Stampin' Up!.  This is a card that you make the person that receives it say WOW and they will love to display it all year round with all the beautiful handmade pansies.  Here's a look at todays card.  

Sweet as a Peach Window Card

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you a super easy Window Card using the products from the You're A Peach Suite (which by the way I am featuring in this year's Crafty Corner Spring/Summer Retreat To Go) 

This is a super easy little fun fold card that you can recreate with just a few supplies.  As you see here I with the use of the Sweet As a Peach Stamp Set, the You're A Peach Designer Series Paper and a few other supplies.  As you continue to read this post you will learn all my tips and tricks on making this super easy window card. 

Campology Card Z-Fold Card Video Tutorial

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you project that I made last night during my Facebook Live.  During my Live last night I showcased the beautiful woodsy Campology Stamp Set from the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  Here's a look at my fun little fun fold card.  

The Campology Stamp Set is the featured stamp set in my June 2021 Crafty Corner Monthly Online Card Club.  So, I wanted to give the club members and you another way to use this stamp set.  If you want to get in on the June Card Club you have until June 20th to sign up.  

Inspired Thoughts Bundle Class - Come and have some fun stamping this Summer!

 

Sign Ups are open from Tuesday, June 15th - Tuesday, June 29th or until the class fills. 
I am so excited to be bringing you my latest online class preorder for the Inspired Thoughts Bundle!  This bundle is a great one to have in your stash because you can use it all year long.  I know that you are going to love this class.

Dry Embossed Sunflower You Are Loved Card - Spot Challenge #166

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a fun card using a technique that is from way back but in the card making world is making a comeback.  You may be wondering what I am talking about.  Well I am talking about dry embossing on vellum.  Which is how I created my card today for this weeks creative challenge over at The Spot.  

Coffee & a Card with Rick Round 2

 

Rick’s Coffee & A Card Round 2: 

Round 2 runs from June 4, 2021 through July 2, 2021

Order by June 18, 2021 to receive the Round 2 Card Kits

Video Tutorials will be Live on my YouTube Channel each Friday, at 11:30 am CST.

Spring/Summer Crafty Corner Online Retreat To Go

 Spring/Summer 2021 Retreat in a Box…Crafty Corner Retreat to GO!  The Spring/Summer 2021 Retreat in a box Registration is now open!  Grab one while you can.

Enjoy the fun of a retreat RIGHT from your home and computer!  Grab one before they sell out!  

One of my most popular events is my Crafty Corner Retreats Online!  It sells out every time, sometimes within a few days!  The To Go Boxes are in a limited number.  I also have a tutorial only version available.  

OSAT June Blog Hop - Boys in the Hood

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share a couple projects with you for this months One Stamp At a Time Blog Hop.  The theme this month was Boys in the Hood!  So, it's all about the boys.  

Triple Accordion Card - Beauty of Friendship and Bird and Branches Stamp Sets

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you a fun little card using some new and returning products from the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  And it's also a fun fold card.  So, you know it has to be pretty easy if I did it.  Here's a look at my project.  

For my project today I paired the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper with the Birds & Branches Stamp Set.  

Ink Transfer with Stencils - Spot Challenge #165

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you a super fun little card and fun technique that will allow you to do ink transfer using stencils and you will be super surprised just how easy it is.  Here's a look at my project for today.  

Find out all the details about how I made this card below.  

Beauty of the Earth One Sheet Wonder Card Class

 One Sheet Wonder Card Class with Rick… Featuring Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper 

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So, much fun is in store…12 projects!

One Sheet Wonder Card Class with Rick featuring the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper and a whole lot of crafting fun!  

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Just a Reminder You Are Loved Card - Pride 2021

 Hello and welcome to my blog.  Since it is PRIDE month I wanted to see what I could create using products that I had on hand to share some love to the LGBTQ+ community.  So, I sat down and came up with what I think is a super cute card.  I will be sharing a few more cards for PRIDE month all month long so be on the watch for those as well.  Here's a look at my card today.  

Blogging Friends Blog Hop June 2021 - What's New What's Cool

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you my project for this months Blogging Friends Blog Hop.  This months theme was What's New What's Cool and we where to share a project using our favorite new products.  

To create my project with this month I picked products from the Beauty of the Earth Suite from the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  You can check out what I made below.  

Golden Summer ATC Cards

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share something a little different that you have not seen on my blog before.  I spent a little time over the weekend creating some little gifts for people that signed up for my Sow Creativity Online Class last month.  I sat down and had a play with some of the products that I had in my stash and created some fun Artist Trading Cards using the Hydrangea Haven Bundle.  Here's a look at the ACTs: 

You can find out more about how I made them below.  

You Make the World Better - June 2021 Creative Stampers Blog Hop

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today is the first Wednesday of the month and that means it's time for the Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle Blog Hop.  On the blog hop we share alternative projects and sneak peeks of the project that we created for that month's tutorial bundle.  

For the June 2021 Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle the design team was asked to create projects using their favorite product or suite from the new 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  So, I know you will find all types of projects this month to inspire you.  Now on to the hop.  

Rick's Summer Stamping Fun Promotion

Summer is almost here, and I am super excited to announce my Summer Promotion for this year.  This year I want to kick summer off with a bang and with a whole lot of fun too!  And what is more fun that spending summer stamping together!  For the last few summers, I have offered a summer promotion to my customers each year with a different theme.   This year it’s all about getting together and crafting!  

Get the skinny on this fun summer stamping promotion by clicking read more below. 

Being a Dad is Whiskey Business Square Starburst Card

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share a fun little card with you using the Whiskey Business Stamp Set and some of the Well Suited Designer Series Paper. I created this card for this weeks creative challenge over at the Spot Challenge Blog.  This weeks creative challenge is all about masculine projects and its called Let's Hear it for the Boys.  So, here's a look at the card.