Friday, May 29, 2020

Tasteful Touches Just Saying Hello Card Video Tutorial & Tasteful Touches Kit Class Announcement

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have another card for you and a little process video for you.  And I am also announcing my new Tasteful Touches Kit Class.  I designed this card to go along with my June Kit Class so that you would have another idea to create with the supplies in the class.  I am loving this new bundle from Stampin' Up! and the Designer Series Paper is to die for.  I Cased one of the cards from the new catalog to share with you today.  I selectively edited the card to create this design.  



The Tasteful Touches Stamp Set will allow you to create projects with the versatile textures and all-season sentiments.  I love the large script font on the sentiment I used today.  And It just makes me happy and I am sure that it will make you happy as well.  You will love the juxtaposition of the texture in the embossing folder and matching designer series paper with the wonderfully beautiful fonts and images in this stamp set.  They play so very nicely with each other and creates the perfect card.  

 
With the Tasteful Label dies you can create the perfect little accent pieces for you card or project as well as the perfect sentiment label.  I used the banner die to cut out all the different pieces of the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper and the Sentiment Die.  I used the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder to create the background layer that I added the designer series paper banners to.  


The In Good Taste Designer Series Paper is a larger pack.  It features 12 double sided designs all with wonderful textured backgrounds, and there are a lot to pick from.  You have been seeing some of them the last few weeks but didn't know it.  I picked one of each of the designs to feature as backgrounds for my photos for my projects since it came in.  I am so in need of another pack I have almost used it all that's how much I love it.  And, I am sure you are going to love all the wood grains, tile, and other patterns in it just as much as I do.    

Video Tutorial: 



Tasteful Touches Kit Class Details: 

Date: June 16, 2020
Time:  Your Convenience 
Location:   Comfort of Your Home 
RSVP & Payment Due:  June 2, 2020
Cost:  Based on Budget Option Picked 


Details: 

Join me in my Touches of Texture Kit Class on June 16, 2020, as we combine beautiful layers and rich texture to make the perfect creations and the best part you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your own crafty space.  Everything for this class is shipped right to your door.  

In this class you will make eight cards (2 each of 4 designs) using new products from the In Good Taste Suite from the new 2020-2021 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.  

This month’s kit class features the Tasteful Touches Bundle.  Which you will need both the bundle and the embossing folder for this class.  Along with the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder.  You can add both items onto your kit class and save 19% with the add on options.  Or you can use something you may already own.  

The Tasteful Touches Kit Class includes the following: (*based on availability)
  • All the cardstock cut ready for you to make the projects (does not include die cut pieces, stamped images, or any of the embossing done for you)  You will be doing that yourself during the class.   
  • PDF printable instructions with links to videos to make each project
  • 1 bolt of the 3/8” Denim Ribbon 
  • 1 pack of the In Good Taste Elements *
  • ¼ pack of the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper (cut at 6” x 12”) * 
You will need your basic tool kit (bone folder, snips, adhesive, etc.) Die cutting and embossing machine, and a Gray Granite Classic Ink Pad.

Cost of this class is $28.00 plus $7.75 Priority Shipping.  You may add on the Tasteful Touches Bundle and the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder with the following add on options.  
  • Add on Option 1:  Tasteful Touches Bundle with the Touches of Texture Class – $48.50 for a total of $76.50 plus $7.75 Priority Shipping 
  • Add on Option 2:  Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder with the Touches of Texture Class - $9.00 for a total of $37.00 plus $7.75 Priority Shipping 
  • Add on Option 3:  Tasteful Touches Bundle & the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder with the Touches of Texture Class – for a total of $85.50 plus $7.75 Priority Shipping 
Deadline to sign up and pay for the class is June 2nd.  

To sign up for this class by June 2nd you will need to email me for the link before the deadline.  I will place the order for all the supplies on June 3rd and have it sent to me cut everything resort it and get it out to you in the mail by June 12th.  So as you can see there's going to be a very quick turnaround on this class so don't delay in ordering your kit.  



Happy Stampin' 
Rick Adkins 

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop - A Kit In Color


Hello and welcome to my blog: It's time for this month's A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop.  This month's kit focused on the new 2020-2022 In Colors and Purple Posy.  It was a great kit filled with rainbows and great big sentiments.  So I had to come up with a couple alternative projects for you, and here's a look at what I came up with.  

May 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit - A Kit In Color Alternative Projects by Rick Adkins

Let's Look at the Card: 

For my Card project I used the stamp set to create the rainbow.  I used some classic ink and a few stampin' write markers to get all the colors.  I started out by cutting a stitched oval from some Whisper White Cardstock and stamped the first layer of the rainbow in Melon Mambo Classic Ink.  Next I stamped the second image in the stamp set and stamped in Daffodil Delight.  The last bow of the rainbow was stamped in Misty Moonlight, which came in this month's kit.  

May 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit - A Kit In Color Alternative Projects by Rick Adkins

Now it was time to come back and add in the rest of the colors.  I used a few Stampin' Write Markers to do this.  I took my Mango Melody Stampin' Write Marker and draw between the Melon Mambo and Daffodil Delight bows.  Then I repeated the process until I had the rainbow filled with color.  Some of the bows had to be gone over a couple times to get the right shade, but that was okay.  It didn't take long at all to complete.  

May 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit - A Kit In Color Alternative Projects by Rick Adkins

The Gift Bag: 

My 3D project this month is a super cute little gift bag that I designed.  I used some Just Jade Cardstock for the base of the box and decorated it with one of the cards from this month's kit.   The finished box measures 3 x 3 x 1" and I used the large cloud die cut for the sentiment.  I stamped the Hey from this month's stamp set in Misty Moonlight Classic Ink (which was this months Stampin' Spot Ink Color) in the center.  I added a bow made from the baker's twine in the kit and added a few of the stickers.  I finished the box off by adding some of the tissue paper that was inside this month's box.  

May 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit - A Kit In Color Alternative Projects by Rick Adkins

Blog Roll: 


Thanks for dropping by today, I hope that you like this month's alternative projects and that you have a great time hopping along with us for a lot of alternative ideas.  
Happy Stampin' 
Rick Adkins 

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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.



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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Under My Umbrella - The Spot Color Challenge #112

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a colorful card for you to go with this week's color challenge over at The Spot.  The Spot is a weekly papercrafting and card making challenge blog.  Each week there's a different theme, sketch, color, or inspirational challenge to play along with.  I picked the Under My Umbrella stamp set and matching punch to create my card with today. As a kid I remember some people had these really cool colorful umbrellas that had multiple colors.  I wanted one so bad, but heck we didn't even have an umbrella growing up.  So I created my own today.  Here's a look at my card.


Here's a look at this week's challenge image that inspired my color selection. With this week's challenge you have to use at least three of the five colors but you can use all five like I did if you want.

Tips & Tricks: 

I started out by stamping the umbrellas from the stamp set I actually went ahead and stamped both because I wasn't sure if I would use them both or just the open one.  I stamped them all on Whisper White Cardstock in Tuxedo Black ink.  I then stamped them again in each of the five colors.  I punched out all ten of them both the whisper white ones and the colored ones.  Once I had them all punched I started cutting the colored ones apart and paper piecing them into the whisper white ones.  


With each color grouping I switched the colors on the umbrella up.  One my have pumpkin pie, granny apple green, coastal cabana, and the others my have a different color combo.  Once I had all the paper piecing done I added a different color handle to each one.  I then took a piece of Coastal Cabana Cardstock and stamped the raindrops in Coastal Cabana ink all over this piece to create a background.  


I then added each of the umbrellas to the background with liquid glue.  I then cut off any part that was hanging over the edge.  I then matted my card front onto a piece of Basic Black Cardstock cut at 4 1/8 x 5 3/8.  I stamped my sentiment in Tuxedo Black and cut it out with one of the stitched oval dies from the Stitched Shapes Dies.  I added a scalloped oval in Basic Black Cardstock behind it to make it pop a little more.  I then added it to a Thick Whisper White card base cut at 4 1/4 x 11.  


Now I have a super cute card that I can send to someone letting them know they are on my mind.  Its bright colorful and cheery which is always great for cards like this and card challenges can provide that inspiration for you as well.  There are a lot of great ones out there and I personal think that The Spot Creative Challenge is one of the bests!  Okay I may be a little bias.  

Thanks for dropping by today, if you need any of the supplies you have seen today you can pick them up in my online store in the list below.  If you have been on the fence about the Under My Umbrella stamp set I suggest you get it now you only have another week to get the stamp set and punch as a cost saving bundle.  So differently take advantage of that additional 10% savings.  

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.

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Monday, May 25, 2020

2020 2021 In Color Comparison - Facebook Live Replay



Today I am going to share with you the new 2020-2022 Stampin’ Up! In Colors and we are going to take a deep dive into them.  

So, what are In Colors:  Well I am glad you asked.  In Colors are a group of colors that Stampin’ Up! Comes out with every two years.  We get five new ones when they come out.  These are colors that are not in any of the current color families, and they complement and support the core colors.  They are also colors that are very on trend at the time.  So, you can count on your projects being on trend when you use them.  

This year’s colors are Cinnamon Cider, Just Jade, Bumblebee, Magenta Madness, and Misty Moonlight.  Let's look at each color with colors from the current Stampin' Up! Color Families and see how they compare.  

Cinnamon Cider – a rich warm golden hue that reminds me of the crisp cool air of fall and the changing leaves.  This is quickly becoming one of my favorite colors.  Compared with similar colors you can see that there's no comparison color for Cinnamon Cider.  It will look great with Crushed Curry, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Petal Pink, Crumb Cake, and Cajun Craze.  

Bumblebee – Bumblebee is close in hue to its name sake.  It is a fun warmer yellow tone that will a great summer and fall color.  Compared with Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, So Saffron, and Mango Melody you can see that Bumblebee really doesn't look like any of them.  It's kind of close to Crushed Curry but not really.  In the video I also compare it with hello honey and Delightful Dijon two retired In Colors from past years.  Bumblebee looks great with Blackberry Bliss, Old Olive, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce, Merry Merlot, and Flirty Flamingo. 


Magenta Madness - Is a very bright magenta color.  If you want to liven a project up with a bold bright color this is the one for you.  Has a very 70’s color feel.  Compared with Melon Mambo, Berry Burst (retired), Flirty Flamingo, Rococo Rose.   Looks great with coastal cabana, so saffron, pool party, granny apple green, mango melody, and calypso coral

Misty Moonlight – very warm denim tone great color for any time of the year and to add to your masculine projects.  I compared it with night of navy, dapper denim(retired), pacific point, other blues
Misty Moonlight looks good with balmy blue, petal pink, night of navy, daffodil delight, crumb cake, & mossy meadow

Just Jade – fun green shade that will be a great all year long green.  Has a hint of a subtle but the brightness of a bright.  I compared Just Jade to all green shades that we currently have (pictured above is just a few), and I also pulled Emerald Envy that retired and looked at it against it.  Just Jade looks great with petal pink, gray granite, crushed curry, rich Razzleberry, shaded spruce, calypso coral

Video Tutorial: 



Thanks for dropping by today I hope you find this comparison of the new 2020-2022 In Colors helpful.  They will be here in just over a week.  Can you believe it.  

Happy Stampin' 
Rick Adkins 



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