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How to Make a Halloween Birthday Card with Monster Bubu
October is one of my favorite months to make cards, because I get to combine two things I love—spooky Halloween details and bright,...

Rick Adkins
Sep 24


Herd It's Your Birthday Card | Highland Cows | Simon Says Stamp | Stamptember 2025
Hey crafty friends! Today I have a fun birthday card to share that combines rustic textures, layered design, and one very charming...

Rick Adkins
Sep 4


How to Create a Fall Fox Birthday Card with Foiling, Stamping & Coloring
When the air starts to cool and the leaves begin to change, I always find myself reaching for my autumn-themed supplies. There’s just...

Rick Adkins
Aug 30


Fun Birthday Card with Ducks in a Row Bundle and Oh Duck Stencil | The Rabbit Hole Designs
Birthdays always call for something fun, playful, and just a little unexpected, don’t they? That was exactly the inspiration behind...

Rick Adkins
Aug 21


Fun Kids Birthday Card with Cute Dinosaurs Stamp Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps
Finding the perfect kids’ birthday card design can sometimes feel like a challenge. You want something colorful and fun, but also unique...

Rick Adkins
Aug 20


Can You Make This Stunning Card with Only Three Tools? | Miss Ink Stamps Magnolia Frame Die
There are times in my craft room when I’m just staring at all my supplies, trying to decide where to start—and let’s be honest, that can...

Rick Adkins
Aug 2


Caffeinated Bee Birthday Card – Fun Ink Blending & Layered Sentiments
Some days, you just need a card that’s cheerful, punny, and comes together with minimal stress—and that was exactly my mood when I...

Rick Adkins
Aug 1


Three Quick & Easy Cards using the Rainbow Garden Card Kit from Paper Rose Studio
If there’s one thing I hear often from fellow cardmakers, it’s this: “I want to create beautiful cards, but I don’t always have time to...

Rick Adkins
Jul 31


Easy Colorful Sunflowers Make a Wish Card | Scrapbook.com and OLO Markers
There’s just something about sunflowers that makes me smile—maybe it’s their bold shape, the way they seem to turn toward the sun, or how...

Rick Adkins
Jul 30


Celebrate with a Dragon-Sized Birthday Surprise!
Hello crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a birthday card project that truly feels like a celebration on paper — full of color, texture,...

Rick Adkins
Jul 27


C.C. Designs Flamingos Make This Fun Fold Card Pop!
It’s no secret I love a good fun fold, and today’s card has all the charm, color, and character you could ask for—thanks to one fabulous...

Rick Adkins
Jul 22


Pinkfresh Studio Whispering Views Release Blog Hop
There's something about florals that always brings me back to why I fell in love with cardmaking in the first place. They’re timeless,...

Rick Adkins
Jul 15


Create a Whimsical Birthday Card Using Pixi Dust Designs Dies and Pattern Paper
Every now and then, a card comes together that just makes me smile—and this happy little owl birthday card definitely did just that. I’ve...

Rick Adkins
Jul 9


Sneak Peek: Sweet Bees Stamp Set by C.C. Designs | Buzzing Birthday Card Idea
When I first saw the new Sweet Bees Stamp Set from the July 2025 C.C. Designs release, I couldn’t help but smile. There’s just something...

Rick Adkins
Jul 9


Impress with This 3D Shadow Box Card and Gift Box Duo | Video Tutorial
You know those moments when a regular flat card just doesn’t feel like enough ? That was exactly the case for me recently. I wanted to...

Rick Adkins
Jun 30


Easy Floral Birthday Card Idea Using Pixi Dust Designs Dies | Video Tutorial
Every now and then, I come across a card design that feels effortless but still looks polished—and this birthday card idea is exactly...

Rick Adkins
Jun 26


Using Your Dies in a Different Way | Floral Wrap Gatefold Card
When my design team package from Pixi Dust Designs arrived this month, I had that giddy, Christmas-morning feeling all over again. I took...

Rick Adkins
Jun 19


Create a Fun Rainbow Brite Birthday Card Fast | Easy Handmade Card for Any Celebration | Video Tutorial
Have you ever needed a birthday card right now —but still wanted it to feel personal, handmade, and a little magical? That was exactly...

Rick Adkins
Jun 16


Unleash Your Creativity and Make Stunning Cards with the Stack Cut Shuffle Technique: Video Tutorial
Have you ever found yourself staring at your beautiful patterned papers, not quite sure how to pair them together or make the most of...

Rick Adkins
Jun 15


Mixing and Matching Supplies from your Stash for a 1st Birthday Card
There’s something so satisfying about digging into your stash and pulling together a card that feels brand new—even though you...

Rick Adkins
Jun 14