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Make A Splash Summer Card Idea: C. C. Designs New July Release
Every time summer rolls around, I find myself reaching for stamps that bring a little sunshine into the craft room. You know the...

Rick Adkins
1 hour ago


You're My Best Catch! | C.C. Designs July Sneak Peek Day 3
When I first saw the new Crusty Stamp Set from C.C. Designs, I immediately pictured a fun nautical scene with bold reds and blues—and...

Rick Adkins
1 day ago


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
2 days ago


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
2 days ago


Sneak Peek: Sugarplum Summer Stamp Set from C.C. Designs | Beachy Card Idea
Hey crafty friends! Rick here, and I’ve got a fun beachy card to share with you today as part of Release Week over at C.C. Designs! If...

Rick Adkins
3 days ago


Create a Dino-rrific Handmade Card with C.C. Designs Dinosaurs and Ohuhu Markers
Lately, I’ve been reaching for some feel-good projects—the kind of cards that make you smile from the moment you pick up the stamp set....

Rick Adkins
4 days ago


Scene Cardmaking with Stencils | Create Stunning Backgrounds with Miss Ink Stamps
Hey crafty friends! Have you ever found yourself totally inspired by your stamps but unsure how to build a background that really brings...

Rick Adkins
6 days ago


Create 4 Tropical Christmas Fun Fold Cards | Free Class Featuring Paper Rose Studio
If you're anything like me, when July rolls around, you're already dreaming up your holiday card designs. But let’s be honest—it can...

Rick Adkins
Jul 4


Create a Magical Night Sky 4th of July Scene Card with Lady Bugs from TRHD
Hey there, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a card that’s bursting with festive fun and a whole lot of red, white, and cute! I had the...

Rick Adkins
Jul 4


Otterly Adorable Vacation Card Using The Rabbit Hole Designs Stamps & Stencil
There’s just something about crafting vacation-themed cards that makes me feel like I’m stealing a few moments of sunshine at my craft...

Rick Adkins
Jul 3


Flaunt It with 1920s Flapper Style | Cardmaking with C.C. Designs 20's Gals Stamp Set
You know how sometimes you finish coloring an image and think, “I’ll turn this into a card later”? Well, that’s exactly how today’s card...

Rick Adkins
Jul 1


Rainbow Dragon Pride Card: Dragon Fun Bundle The Rabbit Hole Designs
For my last Pride card of the month, I really wanted to end on a playful note—but I also wanted the message to stand strong. I’ve made...

Rick Adkins
Jun 30


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


How to Easily Create Realistic Skin Tones for Cardmaking | 3 Simple Steps
If you’ve ever stared at a stamped image and thought, “How do I even start coloring the skin?” — you’re in good company. I remember the...

Rick Adkins
Jun 28


Easy Congrats Your Great Card | Lawn Fawn
Sometimes you just need a card that says it all—and says it loud . Not loud in a wild, neon, over-the-top way, but bold and cheerful,...

Rick Adkins
Jun 26


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


Rainbow Rings Happy Pride Card: Super Easy
Every year during Pride Month, I find myself reaching for all the bold, beautiful colors in my stash. There’s just something about a...

Rick Adkins
Jun 25


Spring In Kyoto Easy Card Idea
Sometimes a single die set sparks a whole story in my head—and that’s exactly what happened with today’s card. As soon as I saw the...

Rick Adkins
Jun 24


Bold Patriotic 5x7 Card Idea with Scrappy Boy Stamps | American Flag Die Tutorial
The moment I saw the American Flag 2 Ways Die Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps , I knew I wanted to create something bold, clean, and...

Rick Adkins
Jun 23


Coffee The Vodka of Mornings Happy Pride!
Have you ever made a card that made you smile the entire time you were working on it? That was exactly how I felt when I sat down to...

Rick Adkins
Jun 22
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