Stamping and Coloring a One Layer Christmas Card

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you my tips and tricks for creating not only a one layer card but also how to color it with a set of budget friendly colored pencils.  In today's post I have a video tutorial for you walking you step by step through the process as well.   

Crafting Joy: A Festive Guide to Creating a Unique Christmas Card with Build & Layer Bear Die and Big & Bold Christmas Stamp Set

Hey there, fellow crafters! With the holiday season just around the corner, it's the perfect time to dive into some festive card-making magic. Today, I'm thrilled to share a project that combines adorable elements, seasonal vibes, and a touch of glam. We're going to craft a unique Christmas card featuring the Build & Layer Bear Die and the Big & Bold Christmas Stamp Set from Scrapbook.com.

Now, if you're anything like me, you know the joy that comes from crafting something special for your loved ones during the holidays. There's just something magical about a handmade card that warms the heart, don't you think?

Stunning Poinsettia Window Card | Hero Arts

 Hello and welcome back to my blog; today I am sharing the next project video in this year's Holiday Card Series.  In today's project we are making a fun Poinsettia Window Card using the Poinsettia Window Fancy Dies and the Color Layering Poinsettia Window Stencils from Hero Arts.  

Christmas Card & Projects on Parade 2021

 Hello and welcome to my blog; I wanted to take a minute of your time today to wish you a very Merry Christmas, and to share with you some of the Holiday Cards that I shared this year.  I have tried to link each project to the coordinating Blog Post for you incase you are interested in how it was made and what supplies were used.  

Quick & Easy Stocking Stuffers or Gift Idea

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have four super cute projects to share with you today.  If you are looking for stocking stuffer or quick little gifts for coworkers today's post is for you.  I used some scraps of cardstock, designer series paper, and a few other items to create these cute little gift boxes.  My projects today were CASEd and inspired from my friend Ronda Wade.  You can find more pictures and details below.

Last Chance List for July-December Mini Catalog - Sale Starts Today

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am sharing with you the details about the Last Chance List for the July-December Mini Catalog and the Sale that starts today.  

Four Festive Color Combinations - Evergreen Elegance Bundle

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have four projects and festive color combinations to share with you just in time to make some quick holiday projects.  Sometimes you want to create a holiday card with traditional color combinations and sometimes you want to use something a little different.  

Today again I have four festive cards and color combinations to share with you.  I hope that you find a little inspiration as well.  

Perfectly Plaid Free Christmas Card Class Replay

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you my Free Christmas Card Class from last night.  Each month I hold a live online card class each month on my YouTube Channel on the third Thursday of the month at 8:30 pm CST.  This month's class I thought how to make four quick cute cards using the Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set and some supplies you may not think about using.  

Be Jolly Christmas to Remember Frame Decor - 3D Thursday & Free Project Sheet

 Hello and welcome to my blog!  I hope that you are doing well today and I am glad that you are visiting with me.  Jo Anne Hewins from Love to Create Blog is our team designer this week.  Check out her a wonderful project below.  

Two More Disappearing Nine Patch Cards To Share!

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am sharing two more Disappearing Nine Patch Cards with you.  I shared how to make these cards on Friday's blog post and shared the YouTube Video Tutorial on Friday during my weekly Coffee & a Card Episode.  The card on the bottom left of the picture below is the one that I already shared which was just using stamps, ink, and paper.  The other two versions are each stepped up a little more as we go. I will link to the post on Friday here incase you missed it.  

Simple Festive & Easy Christmas Card - Video Tutorial

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a fun little and easy festive Christmas Card to share with you today.  I made this card last night during my YouTube Live.  Where I shared some tips & tricks to help you make these simply festive and easy Christmas Cards this year.  I used two of the stamp sets that are part of the one day stamp sale (Oct. 20, 2021) today.  Here's a look at the card.  

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.  

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  

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.  

Our Christmas Decor 2019 at the Westmoreland House c1917

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you pictures of this years Christmas Decorations at our home.  We had a few people over last Friday night from our church to celebrate Christmas.  Charles loves Christmas and decorating and well all things Christmas.  He used to have a complete storage unit that was packed from top to bottom of Christmas decorations.  So this is his holiday.  So each year we decorate and have a few friends over.  Our home was built in 1917 by the Westmoreland Family hence the name.   I know this is not a card or paper crafting project post presay.  But, we did do a try this year with handmade ornaments or ornaments that looked handmade.  I had mentioned this in a video and people wanted to know if I would be sharing pictures this year.  So this is my post for today!   Let's get started on the picture tour shall we.

Living Room: 

We are going to start as soon as you walk into the house.  So we are going to start with the Living Room.  

Victorian Room/Parlor:

This is Charles' Room.  It stays this way most of the year well minus the Christmas Decor.  This has most of his antiques in it.  And a lot of his mother's dolls that she had collected.  Which by the way I find creepy.  I am just waiting on one to come to life and grab me.  Okay maybe I watch to many horror movies, but you never know.  

Dinning Room: 

Kitchen: 

Between the dinning room and the kitchen is where we placed the new tree this year.  This is the tree that I mentioned with the handmade or handmade looking ornaments on.  Charles loves to knit and we found these beautiful knitted looking ornaments.  On this tree is a garland that I made and on the garland after his mom passed we placed all her gloves on it to add a touch of her to the holidays each year.  

The End: 

I wanted take the time to wish every one of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday today!  I also wanted to take this time to thank each and everyone of your for following me on my blog, and social media this year!  And, for being loyal fans and customers.  I love you all!  HAPPY HOLIDAYS from myself and Charles! 

Toile Tidings Large Chocolate Truffle Box

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you the Large Chocolate Truffle Box that I made during last nights Facebook Live.  I do a Facebook Live each Wednesday at 8 pm CST on my Facebook Business Page.  This is a large box that's holds a half a  bag of Lintz or Moser Roth Truffles.  This box measures 7" x 2" x 2", so you can see it's a great size for gift giving.  For my project today I used the Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper to decorate my box.  Here's a look at my project.

As I mentioned I used the Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper to decorate my box today.  The base of the box was made with cardstock.  I used either Real Red or Garden Green for the base and then the other color for the mats for the designer series paper.  I used the same color of the box base for the designer series paper.  With the Toile Tidings it was super easy to pick which color to use.  There are only three colors in the designer series paper; Very Vanilla, Real Red, and Garden Green.  The same pattern is on each side of the paper but in either Very Vanilla and Real Red or Very Vanilla and Garden Green so it makes creating super easy.

The Real Red version was the first one that I made for my Facebook Live.  I used the 1" Real Red Ruched Ribbon to tie the box close.  This box uses one full sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock to make the base.  I scored the base cardstock on the short side at (on the 8 1/2" side) at 2, 4, 6, and 8.  On the long side (11" side) I scored at 2" and 9".

The box was decorated with three pieces of cardstock (cut at 6 3/4 x 1 3/4) for the front, top, and back.  The two side mats were cut at 1 3/4 x 1 3/4.  The Designer Series Paper for the box was cut at 6 1/2 x 1 1/2" (you need three) and 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 (you need two).  To add a little more decoration I used ribbon to secure it close.  I used the Garden Green Double Stitched Ribbon and the Very Vanilla & Copper Classic Weave Ribbon on the Garden Green Box.

Video Tutorial: 

If you are viewing this post by email you may have to click here or on the image below to view the video.  

Sizes & Dimensions: 

• Real Red or Garden Green Cardstock (Base) - 8 1/2 x 11 
• Real Red or Garden Green Cardstock (Mats) - (2) 1 3/4 x 1 1 3/4, (3) 6 3/4 x 1 3/4
• Designer Series Paper - (2) 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 (3) 6 1/2 x 1 1/2"

I created another version of the same box using new products from the upcoming January - June Mini Catalog.  For this box which I designed for Father's Day I used the Country Club Suite of Products.  I have a free PDF tutorial that you can download featuring the Country Club Products.  Click here to download the tutorial.  

Thanks for dropping by I hope that you have a wonderful day.  

Happy Stampin' 

Rick Adkins 

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