Thursday, July 29, 2021

Rick's July-December Mini Catalog Launch Party

Hello and welcome to my blog and to my Stampin’ Up! July-December Mini Catalog Launch Party.  I am going to share with you three projects today using three of my favorite new bundles and coordinating products from the July-December Mini Catalog from Stampin’ Up!.   I hosted this new catalog launch party live during my weekly Facebook Live on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 and shared it to my YouTube Channel and Blog today.  

Rick's July-December Mini Catalog Launch Party!  Let the fun begin!

I shared three cards with you using the products from the Cute Halloween, Harvest Meadow, and Gingerbread & Peppermint Suites from the 2021 July-December Mini Catalog today.  You can start ordering these products starting August 3, 2021, from my online store:  http://bit.ly/shopwithRick  

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Rick’s Holiday Crafty Corner Product Shares

Do you want it all from the new 2021 July – December Mini Catalog?  Do you love paper, ribbon, embellishments and more?  But wondering how in the world are you going to afford it all and buy for the holidays as well.  Well, I have you covered with this year’s product shares.  With my product shares you can get a sampling of all the products that you want at a fraction of the cost.  So, you will have plenty of green to share with your loved ones this holiday season and make sure everyone gets what they want under the tree.  

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Wishing You All The Best - Garden Wishes - Simple Sunday

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have another Simple Sunday card to share with you.  Today I am using the Garden Wishes Stamp Set currently in the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  Simple Sunday is all about simple cards geared toward the beginner crafters or someone that just wants to make a cute simple card.  Here's a look at this weeks card.  

I have another Simple Sunday card for you this week.  This time I am using the Garden Wishes Stamp Set and how to get two color images on one stamp

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Saturday Sketch - Timeless Tropical

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with another card based off of a card sketch.  Card sketches are a great way to jump start your creativity as well as make your creative lives easier.  For this weeks card sketch I came up with a fun little versatile design that can be used for so many different creations.  Here's a look at my card inspired by my card sketch.  

I am kicking off a new series on my blog today on using card sketches.  Todays card features the Timeless Tropical Stamp Set.

For this sketch I used the Timeless Tropical Stamp Set along with some other fun products in a fun new way.

Friday, July 23, 2021

You're Kind of a Big Deal - Mountain Air Stampin' Up!

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you a card that I created using the Mountain Air Stamp Set, and some homemade stencils and masks.  This is a fun little card that would be great for the men in your lives or anyone that you wanted to let know they were a big deal to you.  Here's a look at the card.  I will share how I created it in the blog post below.  

Because you're are kind of a big deal I created this fun little card using some home made masks and stencils with the Mountain Air Stamp Set.

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Turtle-y Loved Easel Card - Facebook Live Replay

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share w with you the project that I made last night during my Facebook Live.  I used one of my favorite bundles from the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  I feel head over shell for this one when I saw it and had to have the Turtle & Friends Bundle.  So, I had to create a fun little easel card to share with you today.  Here's a look at my card.  

You're Turtle-y loved by everyone why not share the love with this cute easel card using the Turtle & Friends Bundle.  Learn more here

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Summer Wreath - Dragonfly Garden Stampin' Up!

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you a fun 3D project that you can make to spruce up your craftroom or any room in your house all summer long.  Here's a look at my project.  

Learn how to make a summertime wreath that's filled with paper foliage and dragonflies.  Dragonfly Garden by Stampin' Up!

Monday, July 19, 2021

Sweet Symmetry Drapery Fun Fold Card Video Tutorial

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you a super easy and fun fancy fold card using the In Symmetry Bundle and Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper from the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  The Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper is one of the packs of DSP that's currently on sale during the Designer Series Paper Sale that ends on August 2, 2021.   Here's a look at my card.  

Learn how to create a fun and easy drapery fun fold card using the Sweet Symmetry DSP and In Symmetry ?bundle from Stampin' Up!

Sunday, July 18, 2021

Simple Sunday - Precious Parcel Card Kit

I’m excited to share with you a new line of creative products called the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!.  Today I am going to share one of the kits that is currently part of the Kits Collection by Stampin' up! with you today.   One of the great things about the new Kits Collection by Stampin' Up! is that Stampin’ Up! has taken the guess work out of creativity and done the hard parts, and you get to do the fun stuff: craft! Each kit is all-inclusive and includes the predesigned projects, preprinted pieces, and even the adhesives you need to complete the projects.

Have you seen the new Precious Parcel Card Kit from Stampin' Up!?  It's part of the new Kits Collection by Stampin' Up! and is super cute and easy.
image by Stampin' Up!

Saturday, July 17, 2021

Tips on Creating Monochoromatic Cards

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a cute Monochromatic card to share with you along with some tips and tricks on creating them.  You will find a full list of the supplies that I used to create this card below.  Here's a look at my card.  

Learn my tips & tricks on creating an easy monochromatic card using just a few supplies.

Friday, July 16, 2021

Sweet Strawberry Expolsion Box

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a super cute project to share with you using the Sweet Strawberry Stamp Set and matching Strawberry Builder Punch.  I created an expulsion box for you today.  The Strawberry Builder Punch was super poplar that it sold out for awhile and finally Stampin' Up! got more back in stock!  So, I wanted to share this project with you today.  Here's a look at my project.  

Check out this Explosion Box using the Sweet Strawberry Bundle and Pattern Party Host Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!

Thursday, July 15, 2021

A2 All for Baby Pinwheel Tower Card Video Tutorial

Hello and welcome to my blog; during my Facebook Live last night I shared how to make an A2 Pinwheel Tower card featuring the All for Baby Bundle from the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog. Pinwheel tower cards are all the rage right now and are actually a lot easier to make than you may think.  It did take me a little time to sit down and figure out the measurements to make it fit into a Medium Basic White Envelope but I did figure it out.  Here's a look at my card.  

Learn how to make an A2 Pinwheel Tower Card featuring the All for Baby Bundle from Stampin' Up!

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Creative Stampers Tutorial Blog Hop - Christmas In July

Hello and welcome to my blog and this month's Creative Stampers Blog Hop.  Each month we share alternative projects to the projects that we each have created for the monthly tutorial bundle.  This month's bundle is all about Christmas in July!  So, all the projects are a Christmas themed project.  


Yes, this months Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle is all about Christmas projects.  So, you will find all types of inspiration with in the hop and the tutorial bundle this month.  The Creative Stampers Tutorials can be earned for free by placing any size order with one the Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle Team member.  It can also be purchased for $22 from any of the team members as well.  

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Designer Series Paper Sale


 Hello and welcome to my blog; I wanted to share with you about the Designer Series Paper Sale that is going on until August 2, 2021.  We all love gorgeous Designer Series Paper, and during this incredible sale, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select papers from the 2021–2022 Annual Catalog! Now is a great time to stock up and save on some of our most popular paper designs!

Monday, July 5, 2021

Crafty Corner Monthly Online Card Club/Card Class July 2021 - All for Baby

It's time to sign up for the July 2021 Crafty Corner Monthly Online Card Club/Class!   I have a super fun little class for you this month featuring the All for Baby Bundle (NEW in the 2021 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog found on page 59).  Be a hit at your next baby shower with projects made from All for Baby July Crafty Corner Card Club/Class. 

Sunday, July 4, 2021

Christmas In July Online Stamp-A-Stack

 Get a jump start on your Christmas and Holiday Cards with my Christmas Stamp-A-Stack Series.  Each month for the next five months I will be offering a Christmas Stamp-A-Stack Card Class each featuring a different Holiday Stamp Set or Bundle.  I am kicking this new series off with a Christmas in July Stamp-A-Stack which will be super festive.  


Friday, July 2, 2021

Blogging Friends Blog Hop - Summer WOW Cards

Hello and welcome to my blog and this months Blogging Friends Blog Hop.  The July Theme for our blog hop was Summer WOW Cards!  These are cards that are over the top and different from a typical card.  I know that you will find some great inspiration during the hop this month.  So, Let's get into it shall we.  

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Desktop Memo Board - Garden Birdhouses Stampin' Up!

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I wanted to share with you a cute idea for a desktop memo board using the Hand Penned Designer Series Paper, Garden Birdhouses Stamp Set an inexpensive frame and notebook from the Dollar Store and some a little backing from either a Paper Pumpkin Kit or cardboard backing from some DSP.  Here's a look at the finished project.  

Learn how to make a super easy Desktop Memo Board with the Garden Birdhouses Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! Click here for details

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