Showing posts with label Christmas Card. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas Card. Show all posts

Friday, November 17, 2023

Unveiling Creativity: Squirrel Hair Brushes and Poinsettia Magic

 Welcome, art and card making enthusiasts! In today's blog post, we're diving into the captivating world of artistry as we explore the Squirrel Hair Travel Brush Set from Kuumuui Brushes and embark on a watercolor journey with the Poinsettia & Pinecones Stamp Set from The Rabbit Hole Designs. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a budding creative, this post is your guide to unlocking new possibilities in your artistic endeavors.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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.

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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?

Monday, November 13, 2023

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.  

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Double Dutch Door Christmas Card - Painted Christmas Suite

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you a fun and easy Double Dutch Door card that you can make with some supplies that you have on hand.  I used products from the Painted Christmas Suite from the 2021 July-December Mini Catalog.  Here's a look at the card.  

I used the products in the Painted Christmas Suite to this Double Dutch Christmas Card to share.  Visit my blog for details

Friday, November 19, 2021

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.  

Perfectly Plaid Free Christmas Card Class by Rick Adkins Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Learn to make cute simple holiday cards today!

Friday, November 12, 2021

Disappearing Nine Patch - Whimsy & Wonder - Video Tutorial

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you the project that I made during this weeks Coffee & a Card with Rick yesterday.  During my Friday morning YouTube Live I shared how to make this fun technique based off of a quilt pattern called a Disappearing Nine Patch. This is a great way to featuring your favorite designer series paper.  I used the Whimsy & Wonder Specialty Designer Serie Paper on my card.  

Find out how to take nine squares of DSP and create this fun patchwork design called the Disappearing Nine Patch.

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Rick's October 2021 Crafty Online Workshop

Hello and welcome back to my blog today; today is the last Thursday of the month which means it's time for my Online Crafty Workshop.  Each month on the last Thursday of the month at 8:00 pm CST I will share that month's Online Stampin' Up! Workshop with you.  During the workshop I will share a few projects and you will have the opportunity to get the Make & Take Kits for FREE in the United States.  

You can watch the workshop for FREE no matter where you live and get a little inspiration for some fun papercrafting projects.  

Sunday, October 24, 2021

A Merry Hello Using Be Jolly Stamp Set - Simple Sunday Card

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am gong to share with you a simple card using the Be Jolly Stamp Set from the July-December Mini Catalog from Stampin' Up! along with some simple coloring with my Stampin' Blends.  Here's a look at today's card.  

A simple Merry Hello card using the Be Jolly Stamp Set along with some simple Stampin' Blends Coloring for this weeks Simple Sunday

Simple Sundays are all about creating simple cards geared towards crafters that are just beginning, or someone that wants to make some quick easy cards.   

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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.  

I have a simply festive and easy Christmas Card to share with you along with a video tutorial.

Friday, September 24, 2021

Coffee & A Card with Rick Round 4 - Season's Blessings Class

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I wanted to share with you this month's Coffee & a Card Class with you.  If you are unsure what I am talking about Coffee & a Card is one of the classes that I offer each month.  Each round features a different stamp set, bundle, and other supplies from a current Catalog.  I do a Live video each week on my YouTube Channel for one of the cards in each round until the end of the class.   Each month I offer a Kit that can be ordered for the class until the cut off date which is usually the 3rd week of the month.  So, for this round the cut off has already happened but you can still order the supplies to make the cards currently. 


I decided to share the videos for all the cards in the class here also.  This round of Coffee & a Card with Rick featured the Season's Blessings Bundle found in the 2021-2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  The Coffee & a Card Monthly Kits contains different supplies each month. Below you will find all the cards for Round 4.  Round 5 will be released next week.  

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.  

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

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.  

Make the season Merry & Bright with the Tidings & Trimmings Bundle from Stampin' Up! Click here to find out how I made this card.

Saturday, June 19, 2021

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!

Click here to learn my top five tips to avoid holiday burnout and I have a super quick and easy Christmas Card for you using Inspired Thoughts Set

Friday, December 11, 2020

Tag Buffet Stocking Christmas Card

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you my last Christmas card for this year.  So, since this was my last Christmas card I wanted to share a nontraditional color schemed card with you.  For the next week or so I will be sharing more giftable ideas along with other projects with you.  

Using the Tag Buffet Stamp Set for a Non-traditional Colored Christmas Card.

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Christmas Means More Christmas Cheer Christmas Card

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am sharing with you a card I made using on of my favorite Stamp Sets on the Giant Year-End Closeout Sale going on now!  I am talking about the Christmas Means More Stamp Set!  

Learn more about my use of unexpected designer series paper choice on my Christmas Means More Card that will surely spread some Christmas Cheer!
I love the large sentiments and I am very sad to see it on the Year-End Closeout and not being carried over.  So if you love this stamp set and have not added it to your order yet please do so before it's gone.  

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Itty Bitty Christmas Brushed Metallic Tree Christmas Card

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a fun little card for you that makes a great different Christmas Card.  Sometimes it's fun to create something for Christmas that's a little unexpected.  And that's just what this card is:  It's Very unexpected!

Learn how to use scraps to create a Brushed Metallic Christmas Tree Christmas card using Itty Bitty Christmas Greetings Stamp Set

Monday, November 30, 2020

Cherish the Seasons - Stampin' Up!

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you the 7th card in my 15 Days of Christmas Series.  In this series I am sharing a new Crafty Handmade Christmas project with you everyday, plus I will have a Live on Facebook each day sharing the joy of card making with each new project, along with a  new ordering special each day as well.   

It's day 7 of my 15 Days of Christmas!  Today the bells are ringing with the Cherish the Season Bundle click to learn about today' ordering special.

The featured bundle on my card today is the Cherish the Season Bundle.  The Cherish the Season Bundle includes the Cherish the Season Stamp Set and the Sounds of the Season Dies at a 10% savings.  

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

3 Quick & Easy Christmas Cards - Gift Wrapped Bundle

 Hello and welcome to my blog for the second time today.  I wanted to share with you the card and two other quick and easy Christmas Cards designs with you using the same layout.  I shared how to make this card during my Facebook Live this afternoon.  



If you have never joined me for my Weekly Facebook Live I go live on my Facebook Business Page each Wednesday at 3:00 pm CST.  I invite you to join me for my next Live.  

Three Cute & Easy Have A Hoot Christmas Cards

Three Cute & Easy Christmas Cards using the Have a Hoot Stamp Set.  Click here to learn more!

 Hello and welcome to my blog; "Who's"  ready to create sweet projects for Christmas, and more?  You will, thanks to the darling owls in the Have a Hoot Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!  Today I have three super cute and easy Christmas Cards using the Have A Hoot Stamp Set to share with you.   

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Happy Christmas = Yuletide Pasture

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a fun little Christmas card for you that is a little on the unexpected side of holiday cards.   I used a fun stamp set called Yuletide Pasture from the Stampin' Up! August-December Mini Catalog to create my card with today.   This fun little nontraditional stamp set features three fun yuletide animal images and some wonderful sentiments.  My card today is also for the Spot Color Challenge this week.  

Today I have a super cute little Happy Christmas Card for you using the Yuletide Paster Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! click here to learn more

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