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.  

Dragonfly Garden Class Preorder Now Open

 I am so excited to be bringing you my latest online class preorder for the Dragonfly Garden Bundle!  This bundle has been extremely popular since it came out back in January.  I know that you are going to love this class. 

Curvy Christmas Stamp Set Stampin' Up!

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share my YouTube Live video with you that I just did a little while ago on my YouTube Channel introducing the Curvy Christmas Stamp Set and other products in the Curvey Celebrations Early Release that will go live on November 3, 2020.  

The products in this early release are part of the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle.  The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle can be used for Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day crafts. The products can be bought separately, or you can save 10% by purchasing them all! The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle includes everything you need to create cards for a variety of upcoming special occasions. You will want to act quickly and grab these exclusive, early-release products once they are available to the public or you could add them to your Starter Kit Today!  The Stampin' Up! Starter kit is always the best deal! 

For my Card today I used the Curvy Christmas Stamp Set, the Curvy Dies and the Classic Christmas 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper that are part of the Quite Curvy Release. The Curvy Christmas Stamp Set will allow you to create one-of-a-kind Christmas crafts!  I love the how the sentiments and the some of the imagery has the curves to match the Curvy Dies.  Plus there are so many other images in inside that will allow you to create anything that you would like.  The curviness of these images will make for a fun little holiday element on any project.  

I used the the Dainty Diamond 3D Embossing Folder as an accent on my card today; it was the perfect texture to add to the card without taking away from the curvy flow going on.  I embossed a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of Shaded Spruce with the Dainty Diamond 3D Folder and added it to the card base with just a little Stampin' Seal Adhesive.  

Next I used my Stamparatus to stamp both the sentiment and the star border from the Curvy Christmas Stamp Set onto a 2 1/4" x 5 1/4" piece of Whisper White Cardstock.  I stamped the sentiment in Shaded Spruce Ink and the Stars in Crushed Curry Ink.  I picked my colors not only from the Classic Christmas Designer Series Paper but I through in the Crushed Curry because it's a great compliment to the festive colors going on with my card today.  

After stamping the sentiment and star border I cut a 2" x 5 1/4" strip of the Classic Christmas 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper and ran it through my Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine with the stitched Curvy Die from the Curvy Die Set.  I attached this layer to the Whisper White layer with some Stampin' Seal and popped the entire panel up on my card with a lot of Stampin' Dimensionals.  

To finish off my card I added a few of the Star Designer Elements to the star border going along the side of the Whisper White layer.  This added a little more texture to the card and a nice metallic element.  

Video Tutorial: Curvy Christmas Stamp Set Stampin' Up!

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Thanks for dropping by today I have listed all the items that are currently available in my online store in the shopping list below.  To help you plan your shopping of the Quite Curvy Products when they release on November 3, 2020 you can download the PDF Flyer below.  

Download the Quite Curvy Flyer Here!  

 

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: 

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 146981

Price: $8.75

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

Price: $9.75

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad - 147087

Price: $7.50

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad - 147088

Price: $7.50

Star Designer Elements - 150430

Price: $9.00

Stamparatus - 146276

Price: $49.00

Stamparatus Deluxe Foam Mat (Imperial) - 150866

Price: $6.00

Stampin' Seal - 152813

Price: $8.00

Stampin' Seal Refill - 152814

Price: $5.50

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

Price: $4.00

Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder - 152702

Price: $9.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine - 149653

Price: $120.00

Specialty Plate - 154711

Price: $10.00

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What I've been Up to

 You may be wondering why you haven't seen a lot of card posts on my blog the last few weeks.  Well I have  been busy working on my studio.  I have been in the throws of cleaning and rearranging my space.  For some reason when I start to clean my studio I want to rearrange everything.  And when I want to rearrange I have to tear everything up and then build it back again.  

Here's one of the spaces that I worked on the last few weeks.  I had a BOGO Sale Online at the end of September and have had all my BOGO Retired Products sitting out on two folding tables since June.  I knew that I was going to do another one in September so I didn't want to drag it out and put it back up.  But I finally have it all put away until the next one in February.  

Once I got all the BOGO stuff put away I could start working on my desk.  And, this is where the I had to tear it all apart and rearrange everything.  So, I worked on cleaning everything while working on that I decided that I needed a more functional space.  So, that meant I sat down and figured out what areas I need.  One that when you have a studio space is to have a area for the things that you need.  For example when I sat down and made my list of areas, I needed a area for the following; Video Area, Photo Area, Desk Area, Cutting Area, and Die Cutting Area.  Having these areas will help me stay more organized and everything will stay in it's places.  I will be sharing photos and a walk through of the new space later this week.  

This is my Paper Storage area and for some reason it's always a place that seems to be a catch all.  It seems to be a place where things go to die LOL.  So, this was a major area that needs attention.  I will share pictures and some storage ideas as I mentioned later in the week so be watching for that post soon.  I just wanted to give you a heads up on what's been going on in my live.  I will talk to you soon unless this mess falls on my head and I am stuck underneath.  

Happy Stampin' 

Rick Adkins 

How To Stamp With Me - Class and Event Schedule for October 2020 - January 2021

 

Class Calendar October 2020—January 2021

 How to Stamp With Me: 

You can join me for any of my classes/events and my Facebook Lives to stamp with me in the coming months.  Below you will find my Class and Events Calendar for the next four months.  I have listed all of my Classes, Facebook Lives, Events, and 1 day Retreats and 2 Day Retreats along with Team Events.  Find out all the details about each class each month on my blog and through my Email List!  You can also register and prepay for the classes when they are announced there as well. 

My Stampin’ Up! Website:  http://rckinsmonstudio.stampinup.net

Blog: https://www.rickadkins.com

Email Sign Up:  http://eepurl.com/cPhvUT

Download the Class Calendar HERE!  

 

October 2020

· Saturday, Oct. 3rd— World Card Making Day Stamp Camp (Closed)

· Tuesday, October 6th Team Make & Take Night 7pm—ZOOM Meeting (Kinsmon Crafters Team Members) 

· Wednesday, Oct. 7th - Facebook Live 3 pm CST

· Friday, October 9th - Monthly Online Workshop 1 pm Rick’s Online Workshop Facebook Group

· Wednesday, Oct. 14 -  Facebook Live 3 pm CST

· Friday, October 16th -  Monthly Card Club (Online Card Club)

· Tuesday, October 20th—Fall Sampler & Card Class RSVP & Prepayment due by  10/6/20

· Wednesday, October 21st—Facebook Live 3 pm

· Saturday, October 24th—Fall Retreat To Go RSVP & Prepayment due by Oct 3rd (Online)

· Sunday, Oct. 25th— Technique & Fancy Fold Club (Online Club) RSVP and Prepayment due by 10/11

·  Team Meeting 4 pm CST  Zoom Meeting

· Monday, Oct. 26th —Paper Pumpkin Night— ZOOM (for my Paper Pumpkin Subscribers)

· Tuesday, Oct. 27th —Bundle Class 7 pm ZOOM RSVP and Prepayment due by 10/13/20

· Wednesday, Oct. 28th —Facebook Live 3 pm CST— Facebook Business Page

· Friday, Oct. 30th — Monthly Card Class 1 pm CST Facebook Live

November 2020

· Tuesday, Nov. 3rd – Team Make & Take Night 7pm—ZOOM Meeting - (Kinsmon Crafters Team Members) 

· Wednesday, Nov. 4th — Facebook Live 3 pm CST

· Wednesday, Nov. 11th — Facebook Live 3 pm CST

· Friday, Nov. 13th —Monthly Online Workshop 1 pm Rick’s Online Workshop Facebook Group

· Saturday, Nov. 14th—Stampin’ Bingo  Card Class RSVP and Prepayment Due by 10/31/20

· Tuesday, Nov. 17th — Christmas Sampler & Card Class RSVP and Prepayment Due by 11/3/20

· Wednesday, Nov. 18th —Facebook Live 3 pm CST

· Friday, Nov. 20th —Monthly Card Club (Online Card Club)

· Tuesday, Nov. 24th — Bundle Class  7pm ZOOM RSVP and Prepayment Due by  11/10/20

· Wednesday, Nov. 25th — Facebook Live 3 pm CST

· Friday, Nov. 27th — Monthly Card Class 1 pm CST Facebook Live

· Sunday, Nov. 29th — Technique & Fancy Fold Club (Online Club) RSVP and Prepayment Due by  11/15

Team Meeting 4 pm CST  Zoom Meeting

· Monday, Nov. 30th —Paper Pumpkin Night— ZOOM (for my Paper Pumpkin Subscribers) 7 pm CST 

December 2020

· Wednesday, Dec. 2nd  — Facebook Live 3 pm CST

· Tuesday, Dec. 8th  – Team Make & Take Night 7pm—ZOOM Meeting

· Wednesday, Dec. 9th — Facebook Live 3 pm CST

· Friday, Dec. 11th  —Monthly Online Workshop 1 pm Rick’s Online Workshop Facebook Group

· Sunday, Dec. 13th — Team Meeting 4 pm CST  ZOOM Meeting

· Tuesday, Dec. 15th  — Winter Sampler & Card Class RSVP and Prepayment Due by 11/3/20

· Wednesday, Dec. 16th —Facebook Live 3 pm CST

· Friday, Dec 18th & Saturday, Dec 19th—  New Catalog Training  Event (Kinsmon Crafters Team & other Demonstrators)  RSVP and prepayment due by 11/28/20

· Friday, Dec. 18th —Monthly Card Club (Online Card Club)  Monthly Card Class 1 pm CST Facebook Live

· Wednesday, Dec. 23rd —Facebook Live 3 pm CST

· Sunday, Dec. 27th  — Technique & Fancy Fold Club (Online Club) RSVP and prepayment due by  11/29/20

· Friday, Nov. 27th — Monthly Card Class 1 pm CST Facebook Live

· Monday, Dec. 28th —Paper Pumpkin Night— ZOOM (for my Paper Pumpkin Subscribers) 7 pm CST 

· Tuesday, Dec. 29th  — Bundle Class  7pm ZOOM RSVP and prepayment Due by  12/15/20

· Wednesday, Dec. 30th — Facebook Live 3 pm CST

January 2021

· Tuesday, Jan. 5th – Team Make & Take Night 7pm—ZOOM Meeting (Kinsmon Crafters Team Members) 

· Wednesday, Jan. 6th  — Facebook Live 3 pm CST

· Friday, Jan. 8th  — Monthly Online Workshop 1 pm Rick’s Online Workshop Facebook Group

· Wednesday, Jan. 13th  — Facebook Live 3 pm CST

· Friday, Jan. 15th  — Monthly Card Club (Online Card Club)  Monthly Card Class 1 pm CST Facebook Live

· Wednesday, Jan. 20th  — Facebook Live 3 pm CST

· Saturday, Jan. 23rd — Winter Retreat To Go RSVP and prepayment Due by  1/9/21

· Monday, Jan. 25th  —Paper Pumpkin Night— ZOOM (for my Paper Pumpkin Subscribers) 7 pm CST 

· Tuesday, Jan. 26th — Bundle Class  7pm ZOOM RSVP and prepayment due by  1/12/21

· Wednesday, Jan. 27th  — Facebook Live 3 pm CST

· Friday, Jan. 29th  — Monthly Card Class 1 pm CST Facebook Live

· Sunday, Jan. 31st  — Technique & Fancy Fold Club (Online Club) RSVP and prepayment due by  1/17/21

· Sunday, Jan. 31st — Team Meeting  4pm CST Zoom Meeting