Friday, January 10, 2020

Little Ladybug Catalog CASE - Spread Your Wings and Fly! Card

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you this super cute card that I CASEd from the Saleabration brochure.  I used this card as part of a CASE the Catalog Swap my friend Kay Cogbill of Arkansas did a few months back.  This was a fun and different swap that I had never taken part in before.  I will be sharing the cards that I received as part of the swap during the next few months.  I was assigned one of my favorite sets Little Ladybug so I was very excited.  I picked this card to CASE (Copy and Share Everything).  Here's a look at my card.


Tips & Tricks: 

I went through the Little Ladybug section of the Saleabration brochure trying to decide which card I wanted to do as my CASE.  I finally decided on this fun little card.  
Image by Stampin' Up! 
I started out by stamping all the images I needed to color for my card.  I needed to stamp 36 of the flowers, and 16 of the ladybugs.  I stamped them all at one time in tuxedo black ink.  Once I had them all stamped I colored them all with my Stampin' Blends.  I used Poppy Parade (light & dark), Petal Pink (light & dark) and Basic Black (light) to color the ladybug.  I used Old Olive (light & dark) and Daffodil Delight (dark) for the flowers.  Once I had all the coloring done on the ladybugs and flowers it was time to cut them all out.  I had to fussy cut all of them out by hand, at the time there are no dies to do that.  But, I will tell you that there are matching dies coming out in February for this die set and a few more coordinating items.  I will share more about that later on in another blog post. 
Next, I had to do the striped paper in the background.  I didn't know at the time that the stripped paper in the background was in the Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper.  So you can use the designer series paper or make your own like I did.  I used Whisper White and my Old Olive (light & dark) blends to create my own version of this paper.  I cut my handmade paper down to 4 1/2 x 3 3/4.  My next layer for my card was a piece of whisper white cardstock cut to 5 1/4 x 4 that I embossed with the Layered Leaves 3d Embossing Folder.  My card base is a piece of Thick Whisper White cut at 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4.  
Image by Stampin' Up! 
Get the adorable Little Ladybug Host Stamp Set FREE when you host a qualifying party or place a personal order totaling $300 or more during our Sale-A-Bration promotion (January 3–March 31, 2020). These cute little ladybugs are eager to help you spread some love with fun handmade cards for birthdays, thank you, thinking of you, encouragement, and more!


To finish of my card it was now time to put everything together.  So I layered the embossed leaf cardstock on to each card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  Next I wrapped some Linen Thread around the handmade DSP and tied a bow on the left hand side.  I popped this layer up on Stampin' Dimensionals onto the card front.  I then added the two flowers that I had made, using liquid glue and on the one on the right I added a couple dimensionals behind the bloom.  I then added my little ladybug with a dimensional.  To finish off my card I stamped the sentiment on a Poppy Parade banner in versamark and added white stampin' emboss powder and heat it it.  I made the banner with just some scrap cardstock.  I popped the sentiment up on dimensionals also.  This is a very layered card.  To add the finishing touches I added a few Basic Rhinestone Jewels.  

Thanks for dropping by today, I hope that you like my little card and that it has inspired you to give coloring and fussy cutting a try.  The Little Ladybug stamp set is by far one of my favorites from the Saleabration Brochure.  You can order all the supplies that I used today in my online store in the Stampin' Up! Shopping List below.  Remember that the Little Ladybug Stamp Set is a Host/Hostess Saleabration set and can only be earned with a qualifying order of $300.  

Happy Stampin'
Rick Adkins


***Remember, if you put in an order ($35 minimum) by 
Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 at midnight, 
I'll send you all three make and takes from this weeks Facebook Live Mini Class for free! 
But, your order MUST be in by Tuesday at midnight!! 
You must use Host/Hostess Code 3PN3UVRP.


Join my NEW Online Technique & Fancy Fold Club!  You can find out all the details by clicking here!

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

OSAT January Blog Hop - Purses Poppies and Paris


Hello and welcome to my blog and the first OSAT Blog Hop of the year.  Today's hop is going to be a fun one, and we have some great things to share with you.  This month's theme was Purses Poppies and Paris.  I decided to showcase some of each of the items mentioned today. It took me a little bit to decided on what I wanted to focus on and have a little play.  I finally decided to go with some of all the three listed.  Here's a look at my projects.

Tips & Tricks: 

I started out by designing my card.  I pulled all the colors for my projects from the Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper.  I used the designer series paper as the tie together for both projects.  I used Pool Party as the my base color for both projects.  For my card i stamped the Eiffel Tower Image in Pool Party and used the matching die to cut it out.  I added some poppies that I die cut from Petal Pink and Cherry Cobbler cardstock.  I then layered them behind and in front of this image.  I added Champagne foil accents in both the poppies and the sentiment.  
For the purse I used the All Dressed Up Dies and cut it from the Designer Series Paper.  I added Pool Party and Champagne Foil accents to tie both in.  I added the Amour sentiment to a small whisper white piece of cardstock and popped it up with mini dimensionals.  
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Blog Roll: 




Thanks for dropping by today, I hope that you have enjoyed my little projects and that you have fun hopping along.  You can purchase any of the products that I used to day in my online store by clicking on the images below.
Happy Stampin' 
Rick Adkins 


Join my NEW Technique and Fancy Fold Club Today! 
Join my team during Saleabration and get all the great items above and more. 

Today is the last day to sign up for my Heartfelt Bundle Togo class.  Click here to learn more and to sign up. 


January HOST CODE:  3PN3UVRP
·         Spend any amount with me this month and receive the Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle.  Plus get a gift from me in February.  

***Remember, if you put in an order ($35 minimum) by 
Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 at midnight, 
I'll send you all three make and takes for free! 
But, your order MUST be in by Tuesday at midnight!! 
You must use Host/Hostess Code 3PN3UVRP.


Stampin' Up! Shopping List: 



Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Parisian Blossoms Facebook Live Mini Class 1/8/20

Hello everyone, it's time for this weeks Facebook Live Mini Class!  This week I am going to share with you three projects featuring products from the Parisian Blossoms Suite from the  January - June Mini Catalog & a couple products from the 2020 Saleabration Brochure. 

Saleabration is Stampin' Up!'s biggest Sale of the year; where you get rewarded with free items based on your orders.  There are two different levels as the last few year.

During this weeks Facebook Live Mini Class I am going to be making three fun Parisian Themed projects with you.  I decided to use one of my favorite new Suites in tonight's mini class.  I just love everything about this suite and one day I hope to be able to go and visit Paris myself.  That's one of my biggest dreams.  So I thought it was only fitting to travel there by the craft room until that day.

Image by Stampin' Up! 
We all fall in love when Ella Fitzgerald sings, “I love Paris in the springtime,” and you’ll fall in love with the Parisian Blossoms Suite Bundle just the same. The soft, elegant motifs mixed with lovely touches of foil evoke images of Paris when the blossoms are blooming and love is in the air. This special suite includes two bundles so you can enjoy more creative options! Cherish every moment, always and forever, when you show your love with the beautiful blossoms and romantic images of the Eiffel Tower. Add a few dainty champagne rhinestones and elegant metallic-edge ribbon to take your paper crafts to Paris and back!

 In case you've never joined me for Facebook Live, I go live every week, (typically on Wednesday at 8:00 pm CST) on my Facebook business page with one to three projects. Everyone is welcome to join!

If you were unable to join me live I will have uploaded the video here afterwards.  If you are viewing this post by email you may have to click here to see the video.  


This Weeks Projects: 


First we will make this fun little card that features not only the beautiful Parisian Blossoms Speciality Designer Series Paper and some new punches but the Sale-a-bation stamp set Thoughtful Blossom and matching Small Bloom Punch.



Next we will feel all the Amour that Paris has to offer when we make this fun card featuring the new Eiffel Tower Die featuring the Parisian Beauty Bundle in this Suite.



The last project I shared during the Facebook live was this super quick and easy Parisian Treat Holder that will hold either Ghirardelli Chocolates or some other type of treat just in time for Valentine's Day.  You can check the PDF for the measurements.  


They have all the products I used and measurements for each project.


***Remember, if you put in an order ($35 minimum) by 
Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 at midnight, 
I'll send you all three make and takes for free! 
But, your order MUST be in by Tuesday at midnight!! 
You must use Host/Hostess Code 3PN3UVRP.


Join my NEW Online Technique & Fancy Fold Club!  You can find out all the details by clicking here!

Last day to sign up for my Heartfelt Online Bundle Class is January 9, 2020!  Sign up and learn more about this class by clicking here!

Receive the January Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle with any size order!



New Monthly Stamping & Fancy Fold Online Technique Club


Looking for inspiration?  Love to learn new stamping techniques.  Do you have so many pins on your Pinterest boards that it’s hard to find what you are looking for?

Then this stamping Technique Club is just right for you!


Meets monthly online in a private Facebook Group the last Monday of the Month at 7:00 pm CST.  Can’t be there in person watch the replay at your convenience.   

You’ll get step-by-step instructions for techniques and projects that showcase the techniques, a list of supplies, list of measurements emailed to you each month.   Keep your tutorials in a notebook for easy reference. 

Our monthly club includes three projects and a technique tools to add to your crafty stash.

·         Don’t let frustration hinder your creativity!  The work of figuring it all out is already done for you with step-by-step tutorials and tips.
·         Keep current with trendy techniques, colors, and styles.
·         Get inspired! Learn a new technique to open your creativity and WOW family and friends with your artistry.
·         Plus, it’s an incredible value, so you can really build up your crafting toolbox with new techniques!
·         The supplies you will receive each month will start building a hands-on reference book, complete with instructions.  You can quickly organize the techniques in a way that works best for you so that you can find what you need, when you need it.
·         At least $20-25 in Stampin’ Up! supplies will be mailed to your door each month.  Along with a project kit that contains all the supplies you need to finish each project. 
·         Option to add on the Featured Monthly Stamp Set or Bundle at a 19% discount.

This Month You will get: 

  • 1/2 pack Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper *
  • Bolt Whisper White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon*
  • Peaceful Poppies Sequins* 
*Items are while supplies last and may have to be substituted if sold out or on backorder.  
WHAT SUPPLIES WILL I NEED?

You will need your own ink, adhesive, stamp set, and snips.  
I will have everything you need ready to go. And it will be sent right to your door.  Work at your own pace. 

WHAT’S THE COST?
$38.oo each month which includes $20-25 in Stampin’ Up! Products all shipping and taxes along with the monthly project kit, instructions and video tutorials. 

WHAT’S THE DEADLINE TO ORDER?
You will until the 15th of each month to sign up. 
Sign up for six consecutive months and receive a $20 product credit.  Stop and Start whenever you want!  No pressure to stay or if you decided to go.  (But why would you want to leave, its’ that much fun!) 

Open to all skill levels. 

January 2020 Featured Bundle:  Peaceful Moments 

Add on the Peaceful Moments Stamp and Die Bundle with no additional shipping or taxes (a 19% discount).  The Peaceful Moments Bundle includes the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set and the Poppy Moments Dies.  

To Join This Month's Sensational Shutter Technique Club Click Here!  

I will email you the PayPal link to pay the fee and register.  

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