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Oh Holy Night Nativity Card | 5x7 Christmas Card with Holly Jolly Stamps
Today I’m sharing a sweet and peaceful 5x7 nativity Christmas card created with the Holly Jolly Stamp Set , Holly Jolly Pixi Cuts , and the Oh Holy Night Sentiment Die from Pixi Dust Designs. I started by stamping the manger image onto Hammermill Smooth Cardstock and coloring everything with my Ohuhu Brush Markers to give the scene a soft, warm glow. Once everything was cut out with the coordinating Pixi Cuts, I moved on to the background—my favorite part. A fresh panel of

Rick Adkins
1 day ago


Make a Whimsical Snowman Card Using There's Snow-one Like You Dies
I had so much fun putting together this clean and layered winter card featuring the There’s Snow-one Like You Stamp & Die Set from Pixi Dust Designs! I started by cutting all the sweet little pieces for my snow-girl—her cozy hat, gloves, and scarf—from two soft shades of pink cardstock, while her body was cut from crisp Hammermill Smooth Cardstock . A touch of ink blending with Tumbled Glass and Shaded Lilac Distress Oxides gave her a frosty glow, and the tiniest bits of

Rick Adkins
2 days ago


Quick & Easy Santa Christmas Card with Kraft & North Pole Pattern Papers
Today I’m sharing a sweet little project from my monthly Gingerbread Greetings Series, and this one is all about simple layers and warm kraft tones. I started by stamping the adorable Santa from the A Little Ho Ho Ho Stamp Set onto kraft cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink , then die-cut him with the Nested Postage Labels & Tag Etched Dies from Spellbinders. Coloring him with my Ohuhu Brush Markers gave him that soft, cozy look I love for holiday cards. Once he was r

Rick Adkins
3 days ago


Sorry You're Feeling Sluggish: Slugs & Kisses Stamp Set
Today I’m sharing a fun little “pick-me-up” card I created for Miss Ink Stamps, and I couldn’t resist reaching for the Slugs and Kisses Stamp Set , the Slugs and Kisses Outline Dies , and the Cobblestone Stencil for this one. I started with a clean top-fold A2 card base made from Neenah Ultra Thick Cardstock , then masked off a circle using one of the Background Basics Stencils from Penny Black. Inside that masked area, I blended soft gray ink over the Cobblestone Stencil

Rick Adkins
5 days ago


Unity Stamps' "Biggest Sale of the Year Week 2" Release
Today I am sharing ten different clean and simple cards using new stamps from Unity Stamps. These stamps just came out Thursday as part of their Biggest Sale of the Year for week 2. I stamped and colored all the images using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored them using my Triblend Markers and added some fine details with my colored pencils. In this release you will find a stamps for different occasions, and themes. Some are Winter, some are Christmas and some are a

Rick Adkins
7 days ago


Create a Magical Melted Snowman Card with Pixi Dust Designs Meltdown Die Set
Sometimes you just have one of those days that everything is coming in on you and life stresses you out and your own the verge of a meltdown. Today's card features the fun Meltdown Die Set from Pixi Dust Designs. This die set comes with a cute little sentiment stamps set that's perfect to stamp on the your cards. The sentiment "To The One That Puts Up with All My Meltdowns" is just perfect to put a smile on someone's face. As if the little melted snowman wasn't enough!

Rick Adkins
Nov 20


Clean & Layered Christmas Reindeer Card with Ink Blended Lights | Scrappy Boy Stamps
There’s something about a clean and layered Christmas card that feels both timeless and fresh, and today I’m excited to share one I had so much fun putting together. If you’ve ever wanted a card that looks detailed but doesn’t require lots of complicated steps, this design might be exactly what you’re looking for. I love projects that let the patterned paper shine, offer a simple focal point, and leave room for a little playful detail. This reindeer card checks all the boxes,

Rick Adkins
Nov 19


Mixed Media Stocking Cards | Scrapbook.com Christmas Stocking Bundle
Yesterday I got to be on the Scrapbook.com YouTube channel sharing my project for this month’s Craft Remix, and I’m so excited about this one. The Christmas Stocking Bundle has been sitting on my desk for a couple of weeks, and every time I walked by it, I kept imagining all the different ways I could mix and match the adorable rub-ons, patterned papers, and stocking dies. You know how sometimes one idea turns into three before you even start cutting paper? That was me with

Rick Adkins
Nov 18


Clean & Simple Floral Cards with the Pinkfresh Studio Delicate Details Release
Today I’m sharing a pair of clean and simple floral cards I created for the Pinkfresh Studio Delicate Details November Release Instagram Hop , and I have to say, this release lives up to its name in all the best ways. Every piece feels soft, elegant, and thoughtfully designed, which made these cards such a joy to put together. I’ve always loved the look of detailed florals without the time commitment of coloring, so this was the perfect chance to lean into stencils, light in

Rick Adkins
Nov 17


Clean & Simple Winter Card Featuring the Henry & Twila Cocoa Stamp Set
Today I’m sharing a clean and simple winter card that features the adorable Henry & Twila Cocoa Stamp Set from C.C. Designs. I’ve always loved finding ways to keep a design simple while still packing in plenty of visual interest, and this little cocoa-themed cutie gave me the perfect excuse to play with masking, ink blending, and a fun repetitive sentiment background. If you’ve ever wanted to make a clean and simple card that still feels polished and intentional, this is a g

Rick Adkins
Nov 17


Monochromatic Christmas Card with the Whiteout Technique featuring One Line Santa
Today I’m sharing a cozy monochromatic Christmas card that brings together two of my favorite things: kraft cardstock and a simple technique that adds instant magic. This design features the One Line Santa Stamp Set and the Modern Luxury 6 x 6 Stencil from The Rabbit Hole Designs, and it’s all built around the Whiteout Technique. If you’ve ever wanted a card that looks detailed without heavy coloring, this technique might be your new best friend. I’ve been leaning into clea

Rick Adkins
Nov 16


Three Clean & Simple Christmas Cards with Rainbow Village Basics Pattern Paper
Today I’m sharing three clean and simple Christmas cards that were such a joy to make using the Rainbow Village Basics 6 x 6 Pattern Paper Pack from Paper Rose Studio. I’ve been reaching for this paper collection a lot lately because the colors feel cheerful and bright without losing that cozy holiday charm we all love. These cards are perfect if you want something festive and eye-catching that doesn’t require a ton of time or complicated techniques. Each design uses the sam

Rick Adkins
Nov 15


Delicate Details Release Blog Hop | Pinkfresh Studio
There’s something so magical about release days, isn’t there? I always feel like a kid flipping through a brand-new box of crayons, ready to dive in and play. The new Pinkfresh Studio Delicate Details Release has that same spark for me. The mix of press plates, coordinating stencils, and dies makes it incredibly easy to create cards that look intricate without requiring hours at your desk. Today I’m sharing two cards I made for the hop, and both designs revolve around combin

Rick Adkins
Nov 14


Christmas Ducks: A Sweet Stenciled Background + Simple Design
There’s just something about quirky holiday cards that makes me smile, and today’s project definitely falls into that category. I’ve been on a clean and simple kick lately, especially for Christmas cards, and this sweet little design came together after I pulled out the Ducks in a Row Stamps & Die Bundle from The Rabbit Hole Designs. I paired it with the Oh Duck Stencil and the Holiday Background Builder Stencil , and before I knew it, I had a festive flock of ducks wearing

Rick Adkins
Nov 14


A Sweet Winter Fox Card with Pixi Dust Designs Dies
Hey crafty friends! Today, I’m excited to share a sweet winter card that all started with a Valentine die set. You know those moments when you look through your stash and realize a die set you love doesn’t have to be limited to just one season? That’s exactly what inspired today’s project. I pulled out the Fox Valentine Box Die Set from Pixi Dust Designs and decided to give that adorable little fox a cozy winter makeover. With a few clever swaps and some creative mixing and

Rick Adkins
Nov 13


Flip Open Present Gift Card Holder featuring Scrappy Boy Stamps
Gift cards are always a great go-to, but let’s be honest—sometimes they can feel a little impersonal. So why not give them a handmade touch that makes the presentation just as exciting as the gift inside? That’s exactly what inspired today’s project. I wanted to create something that felt special, interactive, and surprisingly easy to make, and the Flip Open Present Die Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps was perfect for the job. These cards look like little wrapped gifts right on

Rick Adkins
Nov 12


A Merry Little Christmas Scene | Lawn Fawn Christmas Card Featuring Christmas Before ‘n Afters
Every year when I start on my Christmas cards, I find myself drawn back to those classic holiday scenes that make you smile before you even open the envelope. You know the kind—bright colors, a touch of shimmer, and sweet little critters sharing the spotlight. Today’s card is one of those happy designs that came together almost by accident. I was pulling out my Lawn Fawn Christmas Before ‘n Afters Stamp Set for a different idea when I realized how perfectly it would pair wi

Rick Adkins
Nov 8


Triple Accordion Step Card with the Christmas Holly Collection | Elegant Holiday Card Idea
Every year as the holidays roll around, I love finding ways to make my Christmas cards feel extra special without spending hours at my craft desk. This year, I wanted something that felt elegant and dimensional—something that would stand out on a mantel but still fit neatly into a square envelope. That’s how this Triple Accordion Step Fun Fold Card came to life. It looks like a showstopper, but once you understand how the layers come together, it’s actually quite simple. I u

Rick Adkins
Nov 7


Watercolor Poinsettia Christmas Card | The Rabbit Hole Designs Poinsettia & Pinecones
Hey there, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing one of my favorite types of holiday projects—a warm, rustic Christmas card with a watercolor twist. There’s something so timeless about pairing a bright red poinsettia with the earthy tones of kraft cardstock, and this design captures that cozy, handmade charm perfectly. I used the Poinsettia & Pinecones Stamp Set , Outline Dies , and Diamond District Layering/Nesting Dies from The Rabbit Hole Designs to create a card that looks

Rick Adkins
Nov 6


Holly Jolly Christmas Card with the Simon Says Stamp And Everything Nice Release
Hey crafty friends! I’m so excited to share this cheerful holiday card that’s bursting with festive layers, texture, and a little sparkle. This design came together using some of my favorite products from Simon Says Stamp’s And Everything Nice Release —and let me tell you, it’s one of those projects that looks delightfully detailed but is surprisingly easy to create once you break it down. I wanted something playful yet polished, and the combination of the Holly Jolly Stamp S

Rick Adkins
Nov 6
