Sunday, November 17, 2019

Christmas Rose Color Inspiration by Rick Adkins

Hello and welcome to my blog; I am going to share with you another post for my bi-weekly series on Color Inspiration.  You are reading this post as I am returning from OnStage having just gotten my first look at some of the products from the 2020 Occasions Catalog and Saleabration Brochure.  Exciting I know to think about getting a look at some of the new Spring Summer products that will be coming out soon, but I will share more on that as it gets closer.  As I mentioned today's post is all about color inspiration.  Here's a look at the card I made using this weeks inspiration.

Tips & Tricks: 

One of the ways that I find the colors for my cards and projects is from the designer series paper.  I picked my colors based on the Christmastime is Here Speciality Designer Series Paper.  For my card I pulled Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Gold and Whisper White from the paper but added in Crumb Cake, and Smoky Slate just for fun.  See that's the great thing about designing you can use whatever color you pick.  
One thing to make your cards tied together just by color use is by repeating the colors at least three times.  As for example here you will see Mossy Meadow used at least five times.  Which acts as my tie in color for everything else.  I used white three times, and the reds three times.  Gold, Crumb Cake and Smoky Slate are supporting colors.  These three colors help add interest to the color scheme.  
By picking colors from designer series paper it makes it super easy to come up with colors to use in your projects.  Once you pick out at least a couple colors from the designer series paper you can either add a few other colors from the paper.  But, you can also add colors that you know from experience that coordinate with the other colors you have picked.   
I do have to mention that the products in the Christmastime is Here suite are only available for a limited time, or while supplies last.  If I don't mention this fact again each time I share these projects this month then I am not doing my job or doing justice to you.  
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.  


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Saturday, November 16, 2019

Holiday Owl - Hoot Hoot Hooray Christmas Note Card

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am actually at OnStage in Atlanta getting ready to see some of the great new products that will be coming out in the 2020 Occasions Catalog and Saleabration brochure, but I have a super cute project for you today.  I used the Hoot Hoot Hooray stamp set from the Beginner Brochure along with some of the Night Before Christmas Designers Series Paper for my card today.  Here's a look at my card.


Tips & Tricks: 

For my card I used the one of the Scalloped Edge Note Cards from the Annual Catalog.  These cute little note cards some with matching envelopes and the cute little scallop edge.  The Scalloped Edge Note Cards and Envelopes come in four colors.  The four colors you get in each pack are Balmy Blue, Old Olive, light pink (Powder Pink retired) and Terracotta Tile.  One of the great things about the scalloped edge is that you can add a strip of designer series paper to the inside and when closed you can see it from the outside with the scalloped edge.  For the insert I used a strip of the Night Before Christmas Designer Series Paper.  

To decorate the outside of the note card I stamped the owl from Hoot Hoot Hooray on a piece of Whisper White cardstock and punched it out with a 2" circle punch.  I then colored it with my Old Olive stampin blends.  I then punched out a starburst using my starburst punch and some Cherry Cobbler Cardstock I added the colored owl to the starburst with snail and then popped it up on my card.  I then cut out one of Santa's hat and stocking from the Night Before Christmas Designer Series Paper and added it my owl.  I placed the hat on his head and put the stocking on his hand.  I added a mini dimensional under the stocking to make it level.  
The sentiment for my card came from the host set Greatest Part of Christmas.  Which can be earned with Stampin' Rewards.  

Video Tutorial: 

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



Here is a image that you can save to pinterest to remind you what I used.  
Thanks for dropping by today.  I hope that you have enjoyed my little video tutorial.  
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.   
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Friday, November 15, 2019

Paper Pumpkin Thank You Cards & December's Kit Details

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you my Thank you card that will be going out to all my Pumpkin Pumpkin Subscribers from last month.  I used a fun demonstrator only stamp set designed just for this purpose.  I used the One Stop Box stamp set which again is a demonstrator only stamp set.  But, I love to show my customers and my Paper Pumpkin Subscribers how much I appreciate them.  Here's a look at my card.

Tips & Tricks: 

I started out with a piece of Terracotta Tile Cardstock and stamped the Paper Pumpkin box all over the background.  I then added a piece of whisper white stamped with the same box and my thank you sentiment.  I used Balmy Blue ink and cardstock for this.  I layered the whisper white image and then matted it with Balmy Blue.  This was popped up on the front of the card. 
You can receive a card like this when you become one of my Paper Pumpkin Subscribers.  Why, should you subscribe?  Well, if you love to craft but don't think that you have time to craft.  Paper Pumpkin is for you, because it they usually take about 30 to 45 minutes to create.   If you love to craft but don't want to have a large craft room or a lot of supplies on hand.  Then Paper Pumpkin is great for you!  Everything comes shipped to you in a cute little box.  Everything in the box is cut prepped and ready to go.  You also get a ink spot (which coordinates with the monthly craft kit) and a exclusive stamp set.  In your very first kit if you are a new subscriber you also get a reusable clear block to use with your stamp set each month.  Another great thing about Paper Pumpkin is you control your subscription.  If you don't want to receive that month's kit you can choice to skip that month.  

December Kit: 

December’s Something for Everything kit includes a super-versatile stamp set complete with 13 sentiments that can be used for occasions ranging from wedding, to get well, birthdays, and more! Plus, the three full-sized card designs (four of each) are gorgeous AND multiuse—making this kit super fun.  The December Paper Pumpkin kit makes it easier than ever to give a handmade card to a friend—no matter what the occasion!  Start the new year right with cute, fun, and easy cards for 2020.
Before I go I also want to mention that Paper Pumpkin makes a perfect gift for this Holiday Season.  If you have a crafter or someone that loves to do arts and crafts no matter what the age Paper Pumpkin is the perfect gift for them.  You can pick a gift subscription for them.  Just contact me and let me know this is what your are wanting to do.  To get the December kit you have until December 10th to subscribe.  If you choice the gift subscription there are a few options for you, and they do not start until the person you gift them to redeems them.  If you would like to take advantage of a gift subscription for someone I have a gift certificate for you to give them.  Thanks for dropping today. 

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 

Stampin' Up! Shopping List: 

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