Showing posts with label paper crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paper crafts. Show all posts

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Celebrate Sunflowers Note Card

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you little sneak peek of some upcoming products with a note card that I Made using the Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set, from the 2020-2021 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  Here is a look at my project for today.  

Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set, Whisper White note cards & Envelopes, Daffodil Delight classic Ink, Old Olive Classic Ink, Stampin' Up!, Rick Adkins

Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set: 

The Celebrate Sunflower (New in the 2020-2021 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog: will allow you to honor and celebrate friendships with heartfelt sentiments and a stunning set of sunflower images.  The stamp set features wonderful line art sunflowers and leaves that are perfect to color with your favorite coloring media.   The large sunflower image is great for a card front as well as elements on your cards.  I featured it today on my note card.  

Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set, Whisper White note cards & Envelopes, Daffodil Delight classic Ink, Old Olive Classic Ink, Stampin' Up!, Rick Adkins

This is a cling mount stamp set so it will stay in place on your block no matter what you are using it for.  There are eight stamps in the set four of which are line art images.  You have the large sunflower, which is one of my favorites, a smaller sunflower image with leaves attached, and two sets of different size leaves.  Along with some great mixed font sentiments.  The deeply etched images will give you excellent detail as you can see with my little note card today.  

Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set, Whisper White note cards & Envelopes, Daffodil Delight classic Ink, Old Olive Classic Ink, Stampin' Up!, Rick Adkins

Note Cards Perfect for Any Reason: 

I used the large sunflower to stamp all over my note card in Daffodil Delight Classic Ink.  I stamped it in a triangular pattern to add visual interest to the note card.  I then added the large leaf image stamped in Old Olive Classic Ink to fill in some of the white space on the note card.  This is a perfect example of some simple stamping.  Anyone could create this not card, from beginning crafters to someone that has been doing it for years that just needs to make a bunch of cards quick.  

Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set, Whisper White note cards & Envelopes, Daffodil Delight classic Ink, Old Olive Classic Ink, Stampin' Up!, Rick Adkins

I love to make note cards for some occasions because they are the perfect size to be tucked into someone’s lunch, bag, or anywhere.  Plus, they come in a pack of 20 with envelopes so you have plenty to work with.  Another great thing about them is they are ready for you to make and send, no cutting needed if you do not want to add any additional layers.  I only added one additional layer to my note card today.  I stamped the sentiment on a piece of Daffodil Delight Cardstock after stamping the sunflower image on it.  First, I stamped the sunflower off before stamping on the 1 1/16th x 2 ¾” piece of Daffodil Delight Cardstock.  Next, I stamped the sentiment in Old Olive Classic Ink and cut a fishtail banner on one end.  I added it to the note card with a couple Stampin’ Dimensionals.  

Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set, Whisper White note cards & Envelopes, Daffodil Delight classic Ink, Old Olive Classic Ink, Stampin' Up!, Rick Adkins

To finish off my note card I did stamp the large sunflower on the front of the envelope to have a matching presentation to the recipient.  I also stamped it on one corner of the flap.  

Get Your Hands On New Products Before June 3rd: 

Thanks for dropping by today, I hope that you have enjoyed my little simple stamping note card, and that you have been inspired to give it a try.  Remember that the products in the new catalog can not be purchased until June 3, 2020.  If you would like to get your hands on them early you can add them to your starter kit when you join my team this month.  The starter kit is always the best deal in the catalog; for only $99 you get to pick out $125 worth of products with Free Shipping.  Plus, you get at least a 20% discount on all orders while you are a demonstrator.  Think of it like buying a membership to Costco.  But, instead of just a membership card you get a discount on all your orders, plus you get to shop a full month early from any of the new catalogs.  

Three main reasons to Join!  

  1.        You Get at least a 20% discount on all your orders while you are a demo.   
  2.   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!

Happy Stampin' 
Rick Adkins 


Use the Host Code on any order of $50 (before taxes & shipping) or more during the month and receive a gift from me in May as a Thank You. If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the host code.  You will forfeit your Stampin' Rewards if you do; and I want you to get those rewards.


If you place any size order with me during the month of May, you will receive the May Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle from me as a little thank you.  This month's tutorial bundle features Birthday Bonanza Suite of Products from the January-June Mini Catalog.  The Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle can either be earned for FREE with any size order or Can be purchased for $20 from me.

Stampin' Up! Shopping List: 


Saturday, May 16, 2020

Stitched All Around Copper Dotted Treat Bag Customer Gifts

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you one of my customer gifts that I sent out recently.  Each week I offer a new Deal of the Week for people that place a qualifying order using a host code.  Next to the last week in April I offered a pack of Basic Rhinestones to anyone that ordered that week.   Once I close out the host code for the month I order all the products that were offered during the month then once they come in I have been trying to create a really cute packaging idea for each product.  This time I used the Copper Dotted Treat Bags and my packaging, along with some other products.  Here's a look at how I packaged the Rhinestones.  


Copper Dotted Treat Bags, Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper, Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Rick Adkins

Tips & Tricks: 

Once I figured out how I was going to decorate my little gift bags I started prepping all the supplies.  I decided to use the Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper as my belly band.  When I cut the designer series paper a certain way I can get five belly bands from one sheet of paper.  I cut cut each belly band at 3" x 7".  So I start by cutting one from the either the bottom or the top and then flip it around and cut the other four in the opposite direction.  Once I had everything cut I simply wrapped it around the treat bag after placing the pack of Rhinestones inside.  I secured the belly band with a strip of Tear & Tape in the seam on the back.  

Copper Dotted Treat Bags, Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper, Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Rick Adkins
 
Once I had the belly band wrapped around the treat bag, I then wrapped around some of the Black 1/2" Satin Ribbon around and tied it in a pretty little knot.  I wanted to add a little texture and pretty to the bag, and to make it look a little more like the gift it is.  I then stamped the Thank You sentiment from the Stitched All Around Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Ink.  By using the black ribbon I also tied in the black from the ink color as well.  Plus black goes with everything.  

Copper Dotted Treat Bags, Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper, Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Rick Adkins

I then took the Layering Circle Dies and cut out the stamped sentiment and a Blushing Bride Circle so that I could layer them up together.  I used a Stampin' Dimensional on the stamped circle and a couple behind the Blushing Bride Circle so that they not only pop the sentiment up but secure the ribbon in place so that the ribbon does not move to much.  And that finishes how I decorated the treat bags.   The Copper Dotted Treat Bags, the Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper, and the Black 1/2" Satin Ribbon are all on the last chance list and I personally think that you should stock up on them before they are gone, since they are while supplies last.  

Copper Dotted Treat Bags, Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper, Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Rick Adkins

I think these treat bags are perfect for so many gift packaging ideas and can be decorated in so many different ways.  Thank you for dropping by today I hope you have a wonderful weekend.  I will be sharing a new project tomorrow with you so make sure you drop back in to see what I have tomorrow.  If you need any of these supplies you can pick them up in my online store.  I will also tell you that the Follow Your Art is on sale at about 60% off so it's a super great deal right now.  

Happy Stampin' 
Rick Adkins 


Use the Host Code on any order of $50 (before taxes & shipping) or more during the month and receive a gift from me in May as a Thank You. If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the host code.  You will forfeit your Stampin' Rewards if you do; and I want you to get those rewards.


If you place any size order with me during the month of May, you will receive the May Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle from me as a little thank you.  This month's tutorial bundle features Birthday Bonanza Suite of Products from the January-June Mini Catalog.  The Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle can either be earned for FREE with any size order or Can be purchased for $20 from me.

Stampin' Up! Shopping List: 


Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Back on Your Feet

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share a card that has gone in the mail to a friend.  She's not doing well and I thought it would be a good time to send her a little pick me up.  So I used the Back on Your Feet Stamp Set to create a fun little card that is sure to put a smile on her and your face.  I think that this stamp set is on that is just so funny with the puny images and great little sayings.  Here's a look at my card.  


Back on your Feet Stamp Set, Hammered Metal 3d embossing Folder, Stampin' blends, Rick Adkins, Stampin' Up!

Tips & Tricks:  

O started off my card by picking the image I wanted to use which by the way wasn't very hard.  I have loved this little guy since I saw him in the catalog back last April.  So, yes it took me this long to add him to my order.  Once I knew which fun little guy I was going to use for my card it was time to get to work.  I stamped the turtle in Tuxedo Black ink onto a piece of Whisper White Cardstock.   I then colored him using my Stampin' Blends.  I used the combo packs of Mossy Meadow, and So Saffron and my Dark Soft Suede.  I colored the turtle (actually I think he's a Tortoise)  I started with the shell.  I colored the outside of the shell with Mossy Meadow dark and then die the bumps of the shell with combination of the light and dark.  Images like this are actually easy to color if you follow the shadow lines the artist put in.  I then colored bottom of the shell with So Saffron light and dark following the same rule.  I colored his skin mainly with the light mossy meadow and added in just a little dark for the shadows but not much at all.  I added a little ground for him to be on with my Soft Suede dark blend.  

Back on your Feet Stamp Set, Hammered Metal 3d embossing Folder, Stampin' blends, Rick Adkins, Stampin' Up!

I then punched him out with my 2" Circle Punch.  I layered that on to a 2 1/4" So Saffron Circle.  I took a piece of Pear Pizzazz Cardstock and used the Hammered Metal 3D Embossing folder to add texture that was similar of the Turtle.  I added this layer to a So Saffron mat cut at 4 x 5 1/4.  This was then added to my card base which was made from a 4 1/4 x 11 piece of Mossy Meadow Cardstock.  

Back on your Feet Stamp Set, Hammered Metal 3d embossing Folder, Stampin' blends, Rick Adkins, Stampin' Up!

Once I had all the layers put together I needed a place for my little turtle to sit, and a place for a sentiment.  So i used a one inch scrap of Pear Pizzazz Cardstock and stamped the sentiment in Mossy Meadow Classic Ink.  I added this to the card front with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  To finish him off I added the turtle on the card with a couple Stampin' Dimensionals.  

Video Tutorial: 


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Back on your Feet Stamp Set, Hammered Metal 3d embossing Folder, Stampin' blends, Rick Adkins, Stampin' Up!

Thanks for dropping by today, I hope that you have wonderful day and if you need any of the supplies you have seen today you can order them in my online store by clicking on the item in the shopping list below.  

Happy Stampin' 
Rick Adkins 



Use the Host Code on any order of $50 (before taxes & shipping) or more during the month and receive a gift from me in May as a Thank You. If your order is $150 or more, please do not use the host code.  You will forfeit your Stampin' Rewards if you do; and I want you to get those rewards.


If you place any size order with me during the month of May, you will receive the May Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle from me as a little thank you.  This month's tutorial bundle features Birthday Bonanza Suite of Products from the January-June Mini Catalog.  The Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle can either be earned for FREE with any size order or Can be purchased for $20 from me.

Stampin' Up! Shopping List: 


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