Rick Adkins

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Birthday Wishes - Itty Bitty Birthdays Stamp Set

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a cut birthday set to share with you. I created a card and a little treat box to share with you today. I used the Itty Bitty Birthdays Stamp Set for the sentiment on my card and treat box today. The Itty Bitty Birthdays Stamp Set is filled with different Birthday greetings so you can find the right one to fit your project. Here's a look at my projects.

Tips & Tricks:

We will start with the card because it takes the most time to create. And that's only because of the die cutting for the peony. I started out by using the Camouflage Background Stamp in my Stamparatus. I went with using the Stamparatus because I find that I get better pressure when I use the background stamps. I can get a more even coverage of pressure when I stamp, and if I don't I can always restamp it again to get a better impression. But, I stamped the Camouflage Background Stamp onto a piece of 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 Whisper White Cardstock in Rococo Rose Classic Ink. Once I had the image I wanted nicely stamped I cut it down just a little to 4 x 5 1/4.

After cutting down the card panel I added it to a 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 mat of Petal Pink Cardstock. Then I added the card front onto my Crumb Cake card base that was cut at 4 1/4 x 11. I next added a little of the Rococo Rose Gathered Ribbon and a little of the 2019-2021 In Color Designer Series Paper. Next I cut out all the pieces for the peony and leaves using the Peony Dies and the following cardstocks; Petal Pink, Soft Suede, and Crumb Cake. Before putting the peony together I sponged around all the edges with Rococo Rose Classic Ink. I assembled all the pieces using my Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I then added the Peony flower to the card front with a few Stampin' Dimensionals, and then glued the leaves on the card tucking a little bit of each leaf under the flower. I stamped my sentiment in Rococo Rose Classic Ink onto a strip of Whisper White Cardstock that I made into a banner with my Paper Snips.

Mini Curvy Keepsake Birthday Box:

For the treat box I used the Mini Curvy Keepsake Box Dies and a piece of the 2019-2021 In Colors Designer Series Paper. I used the Rococo Rose polka dot pattern from this pack of designer series paper. I love the new Mini Curvy Keepsake Box Dies because I only have to use one sheet of 6 x 6 DSP or Cardstock to make the box. Which means it's very cost effective if you are making a lot of them for a wedding, a class party, or just as a little thank you to first responders, or anyone.

I used a scrap piece of Petal Pink Cardstock to cut out the little stitched heart die from the die set and stamped my greeting (the same one on the card) in Rococo Rose Classic Ink and made it into a fishtail banner. I added the sentiment strip to the tag with a Stampin' Dimensional. To attach the tag I took some of the Gold 3/8" Metallic Edged Ribbon and my Dark Rococo Rose Stampin' Blend and colored it. Once the ribbon dried which doesn't take very long I threaded it through the hole on the tag and the handles on the little curvy box and tied it into a bow.

To finish off both projects I added a few of the Champagne Rhinestones to both. Thank you for dropping in today I hope that you have a wonderful day. If you need any of the supplies you have seen used on today's projects they can all be picked up in my online store by clicking on the items in the shopping list below.

Happy Stampin'

Rick Adkins

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If you place any size order with me during the month of July, you will receive the July 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 products from the 2020-2021 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. The Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle can either be earned for FREE with any size order or Can be purchased for $22 from me.

Join me on July 20th for a fun night of crafting! Bring a Stampin' Up! Kit and lets beat the summer heat in the cool and do a little crafting together. Email me for details and the link to register.

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Join me for my Christmas in July Card Class on July 30th. Deadline to Register is July 16th or while supplies last. You will make 16 Christmas cards (4 each of 4 designs) and have a jump start on your holiday card making. Click here to register and to find out all the details.

Stampin' Up! Shopping List:

Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set [148618] $23.00	Camouflage Cling Background Stamp [152547] $17.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985] $8.75
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $8.75	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115318] $8.75	2019–2021 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153071] $11.50	Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad [150080] $7.50
Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155885] $0.00	Rococo Rose 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Gathered Ribbon [149587] $8.50	Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144146] $7.00	Peony Dies [152701] $40.00
Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box Dies [150644] $34.00	Stamparatus [146276] $49.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00
Bone Folder [102300] $7.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00	Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels [151193] $6.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Christmas In July Card Class

Class Date: Thursday, July 30, 2020

RSVP & Payment Due: Thursday, July 16, 2020

Location: Rick’s ZOOM Classroom (Comfort of Your Own Home)

Time: 7 pm – 9 pm CST

Cost: $51.00

Details:

Why not get a jump on the holiday season and make some cute easy Christmas Cards to have ready to send out during the Holiday rush? Join me for a fun Christmas in July card class on Thursday, July 30th in my ZOOM Classroom. You will make 16 cards (4 each of 4 designs).

I am featuring the Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set. This is a cute fun set that is in the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. I adore this photopolymer stamp set and love how easy it is to work with.

The cost of the class is $51.00 and does not include the Stamp Set you may add that on if you would like of use something you already own.

The Cost of the class includes:

A pack of 6x6 Designer Series Paper
A bolt of Ribbon
An Embellishment
All the precut supplies to make all 16 cards with Envelopes
Access to the Live Class in my ZOOM Classroom (so no need to leave the house)
Priority Shipping for your class kit to come to you.

You can add on the stamp set for only $17.00 with no extra shipping or taxes when you purchase the class.

You will also need your own adhesive, bone folder, paper snips, and ink pads for this class. Ink pads needed for this class are Real Red, Old Olive, & Soft Suede. You can order them in my online store if you do not have them already or use a similar color you already own.

Click here to order the class while supplies last or until July 16th:

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

The Spot #118 - Cute Fruit

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am going to share with you my project for this week's challenge over at The Spot. This week's challenge was a super fun one, and something that I love to do. This week's challenge was to create your own designer series paper (DSP). So to create mine I used the Cute Fruit Stamp Set from the Stampin' Up! Beginners Brochure. Here's a look at my card. Well actually one of the cards I created I actually made six cards since I made a 12 x 12 sheet of Designer Series paper.

I created six different cards since you can get six card fronts from one sheet of 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper I thought why not. So I went ahead and made all six. I changed up the colors on the card bases to match the colors I used stamping the Designer Series Paper. All I did was I started in the center and alternated each stamped image in the selected ink colors. To make it easy on myself I used the Classic Stampin' Spot Assortment that can be purchased along with the Cute Fruit Stamp Set or by itself. I love having Stampin' Spots because they are great for using with the Stamparatus and for on the go use.

I just kept turning my 12 x 12 sheet of Whisper White Cardstock until I had the entire thing filled with fun bright colored fruit images. I thought this would make some super cute cards that would make anyone smile. Once all the stamping was complete then it was time to turn this fun DSP into cards.

So for the card bases I picked the coordinating cardstock colors that matched the Classic Stampin' Spot Assortment except for Basic Gray. I used Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green and Coastal Cabana. To make them look just a little different but all have the same feel I used all the sentiments in the stamp set and either punched them out with different punches or used just sentiment strips on the cards. Here's a picture of two of the other card designs I made.

When you combine juicy fruit and happy smiley faces you differently will get bright and fresh projects. Thanks for dropping by today. I hope that you will play along with us this week and give creating your own DSP a try. You can see the challenge image below and if you click here you can play along.