Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Sending Flowers Little Ladybug - Hey Lady Card for #PCC371

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you may card that I designed based off of this week's Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge.  I decided to use the Sending Flowers Dies which are part of the Coordinating Product Release (while supplies last of until March 31, 2020) and the Little Ladybug Saleabration Host Stamp Set.  I used the two to create a super cute window card that I just love.  Here's a look at my card.  

Sending Flowers Dies, Little Lady bug stamp set, die cut window card, Stampin' Up!, Rick Adkins Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Here's a look at the sketch that inspired today's card.

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I made my card by die cutting the large floral circle die cut from the center of a piece of Mossy Meadow Cardstock to make the card base (4 1/4 x 11 scored at 5 1/2).  Once the center of the card was cut out I needed to die cut all the flowers in from the different colors.  I cut them multiple times from Purple Posy, Calypso Color, Flirty Flamingo, and So Saffron Cardstocks.  This is a great way to use up some scraps, which is what I did.  I actually cut a few more than I needed.  I then attached each of the colored flowers to each flower.  I added each alternating the colors with a little Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  Before gluing all the flowers down I placed my Silicone Craft Mat underneath the card front.  The silicon craft mat is a must have item since snail, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, tear & tape, and hot glue will not stick to it.  

Sending Flowers dies, Little Ladybug Stamp Set, Stampin' Blends, Window Card, Stampin' Up!, Rick Adkins Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Once I had all the flowers covered, I then stamped three of the ladybugs from the Little Ladybug Saleabration Host Stamp Set in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.  Once the ink dried I colored each of them with my Stampin' Blends in the following colors; Flirty Flamingo & Petal Pink, Purple Posy & Gray Granite, Calypso Coral & Petal Pink Combo Packs.  The first color listed is the colors of the wings and the second color is the face and belly color.  Once they were colored I used the Ladybugs Dies (also part of the Coordinating Product Release) to cut them out.  Once I had them cut out I cut out two of the grass clumps from a scrap of Mossy Meadow Cardstock.  I then stamped a sentiment on a scrap of Whisper White Cardstock in Purple Posy Ink (Discontinued).  But, you could use the Purple Posy Stampin' Write Marker from the 2019-2020 In Color Stampin' Write Markers.  

Sending Flowers Dies, Little Ladybug Stamp Set, Ladybugs Dies, Stampin' Up!, Rick Adkins Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

I pulled up all the little flaps that the floral die made on the outside of the circle.  I then added a piece of the 2019-2021 In Colors Designer Series Paper (in Seaside Spray) behind the floral die cut with liquid glue.  I then added the flirty flamingo ladybug tucked into the top left corner secured with a little liquid glue.  I added one of the tulip die cut to her flower with a Mini Stampin' Dimensional.  I then added the Purple Posy ladybug at the top with a Stampin' Dimensional.  I then used the scalloped banner die from the Sending Flowers Dies and cut out the sentiment.  I added it to the card with a Dimensional and a little liquid glue.  I then popped the other ladybug on the card over the end of the sentiment strip with a dimensional.  The grass was added the same way.  I did take a little mossy meadow ink and did a little ink blending up to the grass clumps to have a little bit of a contrast.  


Thanks for dropping by today, I hope that you like this super cute little card and that you will play along with us this week.  You can click on the sketch image at the top and see what the other design team members came up with.  If you need any of the supplies I used today you can pick them up in my online store.  You will find everything that I used listed in the Stampin' Up! Shopping List below.  

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Happy Stampin'
Rick Adkins 




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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Unboxing and Reveal of the February 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit - Lovely Day

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you the unboxing and reveal of the February 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit Lovely Day.  Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription kit by Stampin' Up!.  Everything you need comes right in the box.  This is a super beautiful kit this month.  And, it contains nine cards 3 each of 3 designs.  Here's a look at this month's projects.


This month's kit contains a sheet of die cuts, a sheet of sentiment banners with rose gold accents, exclusive Lovely Day Stamp Set, Rococo Rose Stampin' Spot, Coordinating Envelopes, Foil Foam Stickers (with Rose Gold Accents), a sheet of dimensionals and mini glue dots along with some Petal Pink Sequins.  Plus you have all your card bases for each of the designs.  The great thing about Paper Pumpkin is that everythings all designed and ready to go when you receive you box in the mail.  If you don't have a large budget or are just starting out crafting, or even don't have a lot of room for craft supplies.  Paper Pumpkin is perfect for you since it's cost effect ($22.00 a month plus tax), it's small and compact, and can be stored anywhere, plus everything is sent right to your door ready to go.

Unboxing Video and How to Assemble:  


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


This month's kit coordinates with the Happy Birthday to You Stamp Set from Saleabration. In this month's projects and free stamp set you see some coordinating images that match the stamp set.  For example the flower you see here are the same flowers on the cake image from the Happy Birthday to You Stamp Set.  You also have the cake imagery but instead of a whole cake you have a cake slice.  Plus this month's kit stamp set has some wonderful sentiments.  This month's Coordinating colors are Rococo Rose, Rich Razzleberry, Pretty Peacock, Old Olive, Petal Pink, and Pool Party.
The cards this month are full size A2 (5 1/2 x 4 1/4) cards.  The card with the Rich Razzleberry Flower die cut on it features a super cute closure.  It has a panel that has a tab that inserts into the Rose Red Side.

Closer Look at This Month's Projects: 

Now it's time to take a look at this month's project.  I only made one each of the three cards in the video, but afterwards I put them all together and it only took about thirty to forty-five minutes.  The first card that I put together was the super cute card with the large flower die cut.  I love how this card goes together with the fun little tab insert.  All the stamping for this card was the little flower buds and the sentiment.  


The second card was the super easy birthday card.  This card could go for both sexes.  The stamping for this card is the layers in the cake and the sentiment.  I love the foil foamed sticker sentiments.  


The last card for this month's kit is the scalloped edge card, with the flower and and the double banner.  This card has a fun look but simple.  I loved how the color for the flower was already printed on the card, and once you stamp the flowers over it the image is completed.  


You have two different ways to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin each month.  You can do the Month to Month payment (which is what I prefer to do) or you can pick one of the four Prepaid Subscriptions.  You do save a little with the prepaid subscriptions, plus during Saleabraiton you can earn Free Salebration items with the 3, 6, and 12 month subscriptions.  
Month to Month Signups:  http://bit.ly/PaperPumpkinSubscription

Prepaid Subscriptions: 


Happy Stampin'
Rick Adkins 




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 Monthly Card Club by February 20, 2020!  Sign up and learn more about Card club by clicking here!  February's featured stamp set is the Morning Star Stamp Set.  Stamps sets are not included in the club but may be purchased using the host code as an add on.  Or you may use something you already own.  


Receive the January Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle with any size order!  Features 17 projects designed by Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world.  This month we all featured a item in the Sale-a-bration Brochure.  



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Monday, February 17, 2020

A Little Bit of my Story and Becoming a Demonstrator

Becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator has many benefits, including discounted products, having your own business, and being part of the Stampin’ Up! demonstrator community.  These were all things I was looking for when I decided to take the leap and become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator almost five years ago.  Ever since I signed up I've never looked back. 

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I started out by doing Online and In person events and classes, as well as started working on a blog that I had for almost twelve years without touching it.  I never touched it because I really never had a reason to use it.  Do you have to have a blog to be a demonstrator?  No, I choose to start using my blog one reason was because I wanted to share my card and projects with everyone, not just my friends and family.  I also started a YouTube Channel, which I love doing each week.  I started out doing both in person and online because I didn't know anyone in my new little town, and I am not the most comfortable being around groups of people.  Well, in front of them behind the camera doing videos and on stage I am fine, I am the person at a party that would rather be in the corner looking and watching instead of being the center of attention.  A couple of years ago I made the decision to move everything online because of my little social anxiety issues. 
Being a demonstrator has been one of the best decisions that I have ever made.  It has changed my life.  I've gotten to travel to places that I never thought I would have.  I've been to Salt Lake City Utah for a Stampin' Up! Retreat where a select group of demonstrators from North America came together to share our stories and how we got started, about our lives had been impacted by Stampin' Up!.  Let's just say we all went through so many emotions that weekend that we became extremely close and I have friends that I will never forget and will forever be part of my life and my story. 
I also got to go the home office and even spent time with Sara and Shelli during that trip. 

After that I got to attended the 30th anniversary event in Orlando Fl last November, and had the time of my life.  I got to meet demonstrators that I follow on Social Media from across the world.  All because I joined as a demonstrator just for the discount.   I spent time with Kylie Bertussi and Sam Hammond among many many others. 



Not only have I gotten to meet all these wonderful people but I have also meet people that live closer to me that have forever changed my life. 
One thing that I can say is that Stampin' Up! is more than just stamps ink and paper, it's about being part of something so much more.  It's about being part of a very tiny little thing that will change your life forever.  It will give you confidence provide a income, provide life long friends, and create a new family that you all have something in common with.  You also are part of something so much more because you never know what sharing how to take a piece of cardstock and some ink and a little rubber stamp and share what they can do with others will give to someone else.  There's no other feeling when someone puts ink to paper for the first time.  They pull that little piece of rubber away and see the image that was kissed on the paper.  You see the most amazing look on their face when they do it for the first time thinking that they could never do anything creative.  Stampin' Up! is about sharing what you love with others.  And allows you to build relationships with others that you may not have anything else in common with. 
These are just a few of the things that Stampin' Up! has done for me, and it all started with paying $99 for the starter kit.  I never thought this one little action would change my life forever.  I can remember the feeling I had when that brown box came in.  Since that time I have been working by business and sharing what I love with others everyday.  I have a small team of like minded friends that have signed up and are part of my Kinsmon Crafters Team.  They are from all over the United States.  I just recently had a new team member sign up all the way from North Pole Alaska.  I think she's the furthest away.  All my lovely ladies are from other states then where I live, we have monthly meetings and trainings and spend time together on my private Facebook Team Group. 
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If you have been thinking about joining I would say do it!  It's the best thing you can do.  You can sign up and just enjoy the 20% discount or you can run it as a business and hold classes.  That's one of the great things about Stampin' Up! you can run it your way.  One of the best times to join is during Sale-A-Bration, when you get special perks that you won’t see any other time of year. Sign up between now and March 31, and you will not only receive your regular starter kit, but you will also get the mini paper cutter, 6 X 6 designer series paper sampler, and your choice of a stamp set*. What a great way to celebrate! SIGN UP TODAY!
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The current Starter kit special is for $99 you can pick $125 of current Stampin' Up! products plus you will get the super cute little trimmer above and the 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper Sampler and any stamp set of your choice with free shipping.  Also in the kit is a free Paper Pumpkin, and a business supply pack and some catalogs.  Depending on what you stamp set you pick; if it was me I would pick the Well Said Stamp set.  You are looking at a total value around $259 or so for only $99 with free shipping.  
In closing when you have been born with nothing, and raised that you will never really be anything other than what you are born into, then add on top of that being picked on your entire school history and made to feel less than you are and then you come to Stampin' Up! and you learn that you are way more than what you have always been told your life changes forever.  

Happy Stampin' 
Rick Adkins 



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