Make Today Ridiculously Awesome

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share a little fun inspiring card that could be made for anyone, using the Ridiculously Awesome Stamp Set which was inspired by Million Dollar Achiever Ronda Wade and designed by Shawn Douglas (husband of CEO Sara Douglas).  This stamp set has been one of the most popular sets since the new Annual Catalog went live in June.  It has sold out I know three times already.  This is also the stamp set that I am featuring in this month's online monthly card class in my Crafty Corner Classroom.  Here's a look at my card.  

Tips & Tricks: 

There's really not a lot of tricks to this card.  It's pretty straight forward.  I used Magenta Madness Cardstock to make my 4 1/4 x 11 card base.  I started off my card by picking a piece of Designer Series Paper that wouldn't distract from my sentiment but yet would be a bold enough to stand up with it.  I ended up going with a Coastal Cabana Watercolor Wash piece from the Playing with Patterns Designer Series Paper.  I stamped a few of the hearts from the stamp set around the DSP in Coastal Cabana Ink to add a little more interest.  To which I added the So Saffron Layer.  

Next I took some of the Whisper White Crinkle Seam Binding and my So Saffron Stampin' Blends and colored the ribbon.  I let the ribbon dry while I stamped my big bold sentiment designed by Shawn.  Just a little note Shawn actually hand drew all the sentiments and then Stampin' Up! turned them into the Red Rubber Stamps.  Pretty cool right.  My sentiment was stamped in Magenta Madness Ink and cut out using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.  I then Tied the ribbon around the So Saffron and DSP layer and tied it into a bow.  I left the long streamers to add a little more interest to the card.  

I then added the stitched scalloped rectangle with my sentiment on it to the front of the card with Stampin' Dimensionals.  And that finished my card.  I did add another set of the hearts on the sentiment that I colored in with my So Saffron Blends.  

Project Recipe: 

I have created a project recipe card for you to pin to your Pinterest board to remind you what the main items I used on this card was.  You can click here to check out all my Project Recipes on my Recipe Board.  

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 by clicking on the items in the shopping list below.  

Happy Stampin' 
Rick Adkins 

Use the Host Code on any order of $35 (before taxes & shipping) or more by August 14th  and receive  my August Monthly Card Class Kit & Invitation to my Zoom Live Class featuring the Ridiculously Awesome Stamp Set as a Thank You.  ($25 value)  In the Kit you will receive the supplies to make four different card designs.   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.  Monthly Card Class Kits will be mailed to you by August 22nd.  

If you place any size order with me during the month of August, you will receive the August Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle from me as a little thank you.  This month's tutorial bundle has ten project tutorials that feature our favorite new Cozy Critters products from one of the new Stampin’ Up! Catalogs.  The Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle can either be earned for FREE with any size order or Can be purchased for $22 from me.

Don't forget about Bonus Days are going on now!  You get reward for shopping now with every $50 qualifying order. and you get to spend the $5.00 coupon codes when you shop in August.  

Stampin' Up! Shopping List: 

Ridiculously Awesome Cling Stamp Set [152512] $22.00	Magenta Madness 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153080] $8.75	So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105118] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75
Playing With Patterns 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152490] $11.50	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] $7.50	Magenta Madness Classic Stampin' Pad [153117] $7.50	So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154905] $9.00
Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326] $7.50	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $32.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Seal Refill [152814] $5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Seaside Notions Thinking of You Card

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a super cute little card for you using the Seaside Notions Stamp Set which is perfect for a fun little beachy card.  I created a thinking of you card today because I was running low on them and wanted to build up my stash of cards.  This card was featured in my July Monthly Card Class.  Each month I offer a online card class featuring a new stamp set or bundle.  You can pay to come or you can earn your spot for free with a $35 purchase using my monthly host code before the cut off date.  Here's a look at my card.  

Tips & Tricks: 

This is a easy card actually to create once you get all the pieces lined up correctly.  That was the longest part about creating this card.  Each section has less than an 1/8" between them and it looks funny if they are off even the slightest little bit.  So, take your time here to get them in the right position.  I took three pieces of different color cardstock and cut them all to size.  And embossed them all at the same time using the Seabed 3D Embossing Folder.  I then placed them onto a piece of Seaside Spray Cardstock which was then added to the Thick Whisper White Card front.  

I used the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch for my sentiment.  I stamped the shell image from the Seaside Notions Stamp Set in Seaside Spray Ink and then Stamped my Sentiment in Basic Gray(I think is the ink on the sentiment).  I then punched it out with my new favorite punch and added it to the front of the card with Stampin' Dimensionals.  

You can see above all the dimension that the Seabed 3D Embossing Folder left.  Again I found it easier to run all the pieces at the same time all lined up for a seamless transition from panel to panel.  

Project Recipe: 

Here's a little image I've created for you to be able to pin it to your Pinterest boards to remember the main items used in today's card.  You can check out all my Project Recipes on my Project Recipe Board by clicking here.  

Thanks for dropping by today I hope that you have a wonderful weekend and remember if you need any of the supplies you have seen today you can pick them up in my online store 24/7 by clicking on the item in the Stampin' Up! Shopping List below.  If you would like the tutorial for this project along with the three other cards I designed using the Seaside Notions Stamp Set I just updated all the items in my Tutorial Store you will find it among other tutorials there as a instant download once purchased.  

Happy Stampin' 
Rick Adkins 

Use the Host Code on any order of $35 (before taxes & shipping) or more by August 14th  and receive  my August Monthly Card Class Kit & Invitation to my Zoom Live Class featuring the Ridiculously Awesome Stamp Set as a Thank You.  ($25 value)  In the Kit you will receive the supplies to make four different card designs.   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.  Monthly Card Class Kits will be mailed to you by August 22nd.  

If you place any size order with me during the month of August, you will receive the August Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle from me as a little thank you.  This month's tutorial bundle has ten project tutorials that feature our favorite new Cozy Critters products from one of the new Stampin’ Up! Catalogs.  The Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle can either be earned for FREE with any size order or Can be purchased for $22 from me.

Don't forget about Bonus Days are going on now!  You get reward for shopping now with every $50 qualifying order. and you get to spend the $5.00 coupon codes when you shop in August.  

I just announced my August-December Mini Catalog Paper Share yesterday!  So if you would like to get a sample of all the designer series papers in the new Holiday Mini Catalog you can click here to register and see what's included!  I also have two add on options for you as well on for some Returning Favorites and the Annual Catalog Paper Shares As well.  Click here to register for your share and learn more.  

Stampin' Up! Shopping List:

Seaside Notions Cling Stamp Set [149278] $23.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Seaside Spray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150883] $8.75	Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [111350] $8.75
Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122925] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad [150085] $7.50	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $7.50
Seabed 3D Embossing Folder [152700] $10.00	Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch [152709] $18.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Stampin' Seal+ [149699] $12.00
Stampin' Seal+ Refill [152812] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Nothing Better Than Cocktails Card Video Tutorial

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you a super cute card that I made using the Nothing Better Than Stamp Set.  I made this card because you know sometimes adulting is hard!  This is a card that you could send to a friend that is going through a tough time right now and I am sure that we all know someone during the pandemic that feels this way, that just might need a little pick me up.  So, this would be a great card to send to them.  Here's a look at the card.  

Tips & Tricks: 

I took the 4 x 5 1/4" piece of Coastal Cabana Cardstock and embossed it with the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder before placing it on Stampin' Dimensionals onto my 4 1/4 x 11" piece of Coastal Cabana that I scored at 5 1/2" to make my card base.  But before attaching it I wrapped some of the Coastal Cabana Ribbon from the Playing with Pattern Ribbon Combo Pack around it and tied the ribbon into a flat knot.  

For my focal image I stamped the outline of the cocktail in the middle of my 3" x 4" piece of Whisper White Cardstock in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.  To add the two tone color to the center of the cocktail it works better if you use a couple Sponge Daubers.  You want to use the Sponge Daubers to apply your two different color inks to the stamp.  I used Coastal Cabana Classic Ink and Highland Heather Classic Ink for mine today.  You could use any color you wanted to go with your card.  But by using the Sponge Daubers you are applying less ink but you are also able to layer the inks together with a seamless blend.  

 

Video Tutorial: 

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Project Recipe:  

I have created a Project Recipe Card for you to pin to your Pinterest Boards to make it easy for you to remember what main products I used to create today's project.  You can check out all my Project Recipes on my Project Recipe Board by clicking here.   

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 by clicking on the item in the Stampin' Up! Shopping List below.  

Happy Stampin' 
Rick Adkins 

Use the Host Code on any order of $35 (before taxes & shipping) or more by August 14th  and receive  my August Monthly Card Class Kit & Invitation to my Zoom Live Class featuring the Ridiculously Awesome Stamp Set as a Thank You.  ($25 value)  In the Kit you will receive the supplies to make four different card designs.   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.  Monthly Card Class Kits will be mailed to you by August 22nd.  

If you place any size order with me during the month of August, you will receive the August Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle from me as a little thank you.  This month's tutorial bundle has ten project tutorials that feature our favorite new Cozy Critters products from one of the new Stampin’ Up! Catalogs.  The Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle can either be earned for FREE with any size order or Can be purchased for $22 from me.

Don't forget about Bonus Days are going on now!  You get reward for shopping now with every $50 qualifying order. and you get to spend the $5.00 coupon codes when you shop in August.  

If you enjoy card making and love to play games I have a fun event for you coming up in August.  I always loved playing Bingo as a kid, and even as an adult.  This is a card class but we will be playing a few games of Bingo for fun as well.  You can find out all about my Online Stampin' Bingo and Card Class along with Register by July 31, 2020 by clicking here.  

I just announced my August-December Mini Catalog Paper Share yesterday!  So if you would like to get a sample of all the designer series papers in the new Holiday Mini Catalog you can click here to register and see what's included!  I also have two add on options for you as well on for some Returning Favorites and the Annual Catalog Paper Shares As well.  Click here to register for your share and learn more.  

Stampin' Up! Shopping List: 

Nothing's Better Than Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [152507] $22.00	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297] $8.75	Purple Posy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150881] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] $7.50	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $7.50	Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad [153116] $7.50
Playing With Patterns Ribbon Combo Pack [152468] $10.50	Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775] $10.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00