Double Dutch Door Fun Fold Card Video Tutorial

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a fun video tutorial for you showing you how to create a Double Dutch Door Fun Fold Card from only one sheet of cardstock.  I made this card last night during my weekly YouTube Live.  I used the Little Delights Stamp Set from the July-December Mini Catalog.  Here's a look at the card we made during the Live.

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.  

Sending Healing Thoughts - Nature's Harvest Bundle Stampin' Up!

Hello and welcome to my blog! Well Crafty Peeps, I have been working on this post for two days now.  I couldn't get a picture to upload to Photoshop Sunday night to edit them to get this post ready for yesterdays deadline.  So, I spent all day yesterday moving files from my laptop to my external hard drive.  Which by the way freed up the much needed space so that my laptop would work properly.    

Now, since I have this thing working correctly I can share my project with you.  So, lets get into today's project.  I used the Harvest Meadow Suite to create a beautiful sympathy or get well card to share with you today.  Which the sentiment I picked from the stamp set I think it could go either way.  But, let me know in the comments if you think it can or not.  

Gather Together Clean & Simple Fall Card

 Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you my card for this week's creative challenge over at the Spot.  This week we have a fun clean & simple Fall challenge for you to play along with.  I created a card using the Gather Together Bundle that is a returning favorite from last years Holiday Catalog, and is currently in the August-December Mini Catalog.  Here's a look at the card that I created.  

Here's the challenge image that inspired my card today.  You can click on the image below to go to the Spot and check out what the other design team members created and play along with us this week.  

I started out my card with a Thick Whisper White Card base cut at 4 1/4" x 11" and scored it in half at 5 1/2" to make a top folding card.  After deciding on which stamp set and colors I was going to use I started in creating my project.  I cut a piece of Early Espresso Cardstock and stamped the large leaf image from the Gather Together Stamp Set in Versamark Ink around the card in one layer.  To this I added some Perfect Pearls (something that must crafters have in their stash) in Gold.  

I brushed the excess away and stamped the large leaf again around the card filling up any areas that was open.  I then applied Perfect Pearls again but in the color Perfect Pearls.  If you are unfamiliar with Perfect Pearls it's a pearlized powder that can be added to a sticky ink or adding to projects to give a shine.  You could also heat emboss the leaves in the background with just Versamark and metallic Embossing Powders.  

Next I did a little die cutting with the leaf dies from the set.  I love this set of dies because you get four different types of leaves.  The small ones not only cut out the leaves but they emboss the vines on the inside as well.  I cut the three small leaves from scraps of Pumpkin Pie, Merry Merlot, and Mossy Meadow cardstocks.  I then die cut the large leaf from Whisper White Cardstock and stamped my sentiment in Merry Merlot Ink.  I placed this on my card with Stampin' Dimensionals.  I placed the small leaves behind the larger ones with Stampin' Seal.  

 

To finish off my card I added a few of the Gold Glitter Enamel Dots around the leaves.  This was to add more gold to the card and to draw your attention to the sentiment.  Thanks for dropping by today I hope that you have a wonderful day.  If you need any of the supplies you have seen today you can pick them up in my online store by clicking on the items in the shopping list below.  

 

Happy Stampin' 

Rick Adkins 

Out with the Old and In with the New!

New Year New Customer Rewards Program.  It's a new Stampin' Up! Year and it's time to update a few things and I have started with my Customer Loyalty Program.  You can read all about the new program by clicking here.  You will also find the new Crafty Rewards Tracker Sheet there as well.  All past rewards points have now expired for previous years with this new program.  

If you place any size order with me during the month of October you will receive the October Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle from me as a little thank you.  This month's tutorial bundle is a Mega Tutorial Bundle featuring projects for both Fall & Halloween.  There are 20 tutorials featured this month.    The Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle can either be earned for FREE with any size order or Can be purchased for $22 from me.  As a bonus for ordering during the month of October you will also get the Coming Home Tutorial Bundle as well.  

The month of October Stampin' Up! has a Designer Series Paper Sale going on on 15 select Designer Series Papers.  Each pack of paper is 15% off so it's a perfect time to stock up.  You can find out all the details and my ordering special for this sale by clicking here.  This wonderful sale ends on October 31, 2020 so don't miss out!  

Ordering Special: 

I have a must have Ordering Special for you this week.  You can order my Adhesive Bundle this week to stay stocked up on your favorite adhesives.  There's nothing worse then running out of your favorite adhesives in the middle of a project.   My Adhesive Bundle contains all the adhesives you will need in the month.  With the Holidays coming up we use more of our favorite adhesives than normal so this is a great way for you to stock up.  And it even comes tied with a bow and cute little tag which makes it perfect for gifts as well.  

Included in the Bundle is a Stampin' Seal, Stampin' Seal Refill, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, and a Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Order my Adhesive Bundle for only $41.00 which includes all shipping and taxes 

Click here to order yours today! 

Stampin' Up! Shopping List: 

Gather Together Bundle - 153036

Price: $38.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock - 140272

Price: $8.25

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 119686

Price: $8.75

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 105117

Price: $8.75

Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 146979

Price: $8.75

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 133676

Price: $8.75

Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad - 147112

Price: $7.50

Versamark Pad - 102283

Price: $9.50

Gold Glitter Enamel Dots - 152155

Price: $8.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine - 149653

Price: $120.00

Stampin' Seal - 152813

Price: $8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

Price: $4.00

Add All to Cart

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Seasonal Wreath Gather Together Card

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share another Fall themed card with you.  Today, I am using the Seasonal Wreath stamp set and some of the Gather Together Designer Series Paper, for a autumn filled monochromatic card.  Here's a look at my card.

Tips & Tricks: 

I started my card with my card base; which is a piece of 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2 Pretty Peacock Cardstock.  I then added a piece of the Gather Together Designer Series Paper cut at 4 x 5 1/4.  For the main focus of the card I stamped the wreath from the Seasonal Wreath stamp set in Pretty Peacock ink, but before I used the matching dies to cut out the wreath I used my Wink of Stella to give the wreath a little glitter and watercolor look.  I then stamped the sentiment and punched it out with a 1 3/4" circle punch.  

After letting everything dry I popped the wreath up using mini dimensionals in the center of the card.  then placed the sentiment in the center of the wreath on stampin dimensionals.  This was a super easy and fun little card to create for the Fall and Thanksgiving being right around the corner.  This is a great set to create cards for any type of kindness cards you may need.  

Thanks for dropping by today I hope that you have a wonderful weekend.  I will be back tomorrow with a new Holiday card video.  

Happy Stampin' 

Rick Adkins 

If you live in the US.  I would love you to choose me as your demonstrator.  If you would like to purchase any of these products you can click on the Shop Now Button or by clicking on any of the images below.  Alternatively, you can also contact me by email to place your order.  Please be sure to use the monthly host code and I’ll send a little something out to you the following month to say Thank You!  

November HOST CODE:  QU2TJBJN

1. Spend any amount with me this month and receive the Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle.  Plus get a gift from me in December.

Please remember that if you use the host code you cannot use that order towards my KCRP’s (Kinmon Crafty Reward Points) that would be double dipping and is not allowed.  For more information on KCRP’s click here.  

Three main reasons to Join!  

1.     You Get at least a 20% discount on all your orders while you are a demo.   

2.     You get to join my fun Kinsmon Crafters Team and Private Facebook Group.

3.     Access to directions to all my online classes 

I All Ready Know I Want to Join!  Sign Me UP!

Stampin' Up! Shopping List: 

Seasonal Wreaths Photopolymer Stamp Set - 150522

Price: $18.00

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 150880

Price: $8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 100730

Price: $9.75

Come To Gather Designer Series Paper - 150454

Price: $11.50

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad - 150083

Price: $7.50

All-Around Wreath Dies - 150641

Price: $34.00

1-3/4" (4.4 Cm) Circle Punch - 119850

Price: $18.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush - 141897

Price: $8.00

Snail Adhesive - 104332

Price: $7.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals - 144108

Price: $4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

Price: $4.00

Add All to Cart

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Kylie's Demonstrator Training Program Team Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to this month's Demonstrator Training Blog Hop.  It's Fall still even with the temperature that has dropped to a cool Winter chill.  But sometimes it happens that it starts getting colder during Thanksgiving.  Thanksgiving in the States is only three weeks away, and we all have a lot to be thankful for.  During this time of the year in the US we celebrate Thanksgiving a time to be thankful for everything in your life.  Over the last year there has been a lot of ups and downs good and bad that have happened.  I am thankful for so much during this season of thanks.  I am thankful for the time that my Baby brother had to stay with us during his recovery before his untimely passing, I am thankful for my supportive customers and friends.  I am thankful for being part of this training program again this year.  I am thankful for so many things so with all that in mind I wanted to create a card to represent these and all the other things I am Thankful for this season.  Let's have a look at my card. 

Basically for my card I used scraps of the Come Together Designer Series Paper and puzzle pieced these scraps into a design that was pleasing to the eye.  I like to refer to this as the Puzzle Piecing or Patchwork technique.  This is a fun way to create especially if you have hit a brick wall in the creative process.  By working in this technique you free up your mind to get past the blocks that could be keeping you from creating.  Once I had the design figured out I added mats to the designer series paper.  Some of the layers were popped up on dimensionals, some where just glued down using liquid glue.   After stamping the pumpkins I used my Wink of Stella to create a watercolor look on the pumpkins.  I cut them out using the matching dies, and added them to my card.  

If you are viewing this post on my wordpress blog you will have to click here to view the blog roll. 

 Blog Roll: 

Happy Stampin' 

Rick Adkins 

If you live in the US.  I would love you to choose me as your demonstrator.  If you would like to purchase any of these products you can click on the Shop Now Button or by clicking on any of the images below.  Alternatively, you can also contact me by email to place your order.  Please be sure to use the monthly host code and I’ll send a little something out to you the following month to say Thank You!  

November HOST CODE:  QU2TJBJN

1.     Spend any amount with me this month and receive the Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle.  Plus get a gift from me in December.

Please remember that if you use the host code you cannot use that order towards my KCRP’s (Kinmon Crafty Reward Points) that would be double dipping and is not allowed.  For more information on KCRP’s click here.  

Three main reasons to Join!  

1.     You Get at least a 20% discount on all your orders while you are a demo.   

2.     You get to join my fun Kinsmon Crafters Team and Private Facebook Group.

3.     Access to directions to all my online classes 

I All Ready Know I Want to Join!  Sign Me UP!

Stampin' Up! Shopping List: 

Gather Together Bundle - 153036

Price: $38.50

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 119684

Price: $8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 100730

Price: $9.75

Come To Gather Designer Series Paper - 150454

Price: $11.50

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad - 147085

Price: $7.50

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush - 141897

Price: $8.00

Pretty Peacock Light Stampin’ Blends Marker - 149538

Price: $4.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue - 110755

Price: $4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

Price: $4.00

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