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Creating Joyful Cards with the Delicate Blossoms Stamp Set from Simon Says Stamp
Sometimes a card design just feels happy, doesn’t it? That was the case with this one—and I knew as soon as I placed that little colored...

Rick Adkins
Aug 8


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


Celebrate with Colorful Florals! | Simon Says Stamp Delicate Blossoms Card
There’s something about a big, bold floral image that just makes my heart happy—especially when I get to fill it in with rich, cheerful...

Rick Adkins
Jul 31


Create a Book Binding Fun Fold with C.C. Designs Sweet Bees Stamp Set
There’s something about bees and florals that just makes a card come alive, don’t you think? Today I’m sharing a fresh and fun book...

Rick Adkins
Jul 21


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


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


One Stamp, Four Stunning Cards – My New Printable Class is Here!
Hey, crafty friends! I’ve got something extra special to share with you today—and I think you're going to love it. If you’ve ever...

Rick Adkins
Jun 20


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


How to Use Dies as Stamps for Creative Cardmaking: Easy Technique Video Tutorial
Have you ever looked at your favorite die sets and thought, “I wish I could do more with these”? That was exactly the thought that popped...

Rick Adkins
Jun 18


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


This Fold Works for BOTH A2 & A4 Cards – You’ve Gotta Try It!
Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing a card project that’s been such a delight to create—and I think you’re going to love it too....

Rick Adkins
May 31


Hello Sunshine! A Bright Summer Card with Lovely Bunches
One of the most common questions I get from fellow card makers is, “How do you know what colors to use?” And let me tell you—I’ve been...

Rick Adkins
May 27


Create Fast Cards With Pixi Dust Designs In Just 5 Minutes! Video Tutorial
If you’ve ever found yourself short on time but still really wanting to get a card made—maybe you forgot a birthday (guilty), or maybe...

Rick Adkins
Apr 25