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Clean & Simple Square Card with Miss Ink’s Best Sort and Talking Hat Dies
Sometimes clean and simple cards can be the trickiest to design, can’t they? You want something elegant and uncluttered—but not flat or boring. That was exactly the challenge I set out to solve with this project. I wanted to create a clean, square card design that still had plenty of interest and texture without relying on layers or busy backgrounds. The solution came in the form of some of my favorite products from Miss Ink Stamps: the Best Sort Stamp Set , Best Sort Outline

Rick Adkins
Oct 18


36 Fast & Fabulous Christmas Cards | Paper Rose Sweet Christmas Treats
Every year around this time, I find myself in the same situation — the holidays are creeping closer, and I realize I still need a stack of Christmas cards ready to mail. Sound familiar? It happens to the best of us! Between decorating, baking, and all the little festive moments, sitting down to make dozens of handmade cards can feel a little daunting. But this year, I found a total game changer: the Sweet Christmas Treats 6x8 Quick Cards Collection and Sweet Christmas Treats

Rick Adkins
Oct 15


Happy Festivus 3D Box Card with Scrappy Boy Stamps New Yorkers Collection
Happy Festivus, my crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a card that made me grin from ear to ear the whole time I was creating it — a Happy...

Rick Adkins
Oct 13


Clean and Simple Christmas Cards with the One Line Santa Stamp Set
Every once in a while, I stumble across a technique online that makes me stop what I’m doing and head straight for the craft desk. That’s...

Rick Adkins
Oct 11


Festive Hot Air Balloon Christmas Card | Pixi Dust Designs
Every year when I sit down to start my Christmas cards, I like to challenge myself to create at least one design that feels completely...

Rick Adkins
Oct 8


Clean & Simple Christmas Card with C.C. Designs Bumbles
Today’s card is a sneak peek of the brand-new Bumbles Stamp Set from the C.C. Designs October Release , and let me tell you—it’s an...

Rick Adkins
Oct 6


Christmas Wreath Card featuring Some Pig Stamps, Oh Happy Day Frame Dies, and Candy Stripe Stencil
Holiday cardmaking is one of my favorite times of the year. But if I’m being honest, sometimes it can start to feel a little...

Rick Adkins
Oct 4


Witchy Wishes: Split Panel Fun Fold Halloween Card with Cubby Witch
Halloween cards are some of my favorite to make because you can lean into the whimsy and playfulness of the season. Today, I’m excited to...

Rick Adkins
Oct 1


Handmade Christmas Card Idea | Gingerbread Greetings Series
One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is making cards that feel playful and unexpected. Sure, I love a classic wreath or tree...

Rick Adkins
Sep 26


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


Create a Unique Autumn Card with the Exclusive Thankful Florals Stamp Set | Stamptember 2025 | Video Tutorial
It’s that time of year when cozy plaid, warm colors, and a little bit of layering can turn a simple card into something extra special....

Rick Adkins
Sep 23


Glow in the Dark Halloween Card | Spooky Web Mouse Ears & Ghost Mouse Dies | Scrappy Boy Stamps
Halloween is one of my favorite times to play with cardmaking supplies because it lets me mix playful and spooky in ways that feel so...

Rick Adkins
Sep 22


Spooky Night Sky Halloween Card with the Boo Crew Stamp Set | Miss Ink Stamps
Halloween is one of my favorite times to create cards because it gives me the perfect excuse to mix spooky with sweet. I love that...

Rick Adkins
Sep 20


How to Make a Fast & Fabulous Trick or Treat Halloween Card
Halloween is one of my favorite seasons for crafting because it gives me the perfect excuse to play with bold patterns, bright colors,...

Rick Adkins
Sep 17


Spanner Fun Fold Halloween Card with Paper Rose Studio Supplies
I love when a card design makes people stop and say, “Wait—how does that work?” That’s exactly what today’s project does. I’m sharing a...

Rick Adkins
Sep 15


Halloween Slimline Card Tutorial | Featuring C.C. Designs We Fly Stamp Set
Halloween crafting always brings out the most playful side of me, and this card is no exception. The We Fly Stamp Set from C.C. Designs...

Rick Adkins
Sep 15


Sweet Fall Craft: Pumpkin Pie Treat Box with the Slice of Cake Die Set
Fall always inspires me to make projects that feel warm, cozy, and full of seasonal charm. I love creating things that spark joy not just...

Rick Adkins
Sep 10


Spooky Slimline Halloween Card with Monster Bubu & Pixi Dust Designs Dies
Halloween has always been one of my favorite times to create cards. There’s just something about the playful mix of spooky and cute that...

Rick Adkins
Sep 10


Spooky Fun with a Diamond Stair Step Card | Featuring Scrappy Boy Stamps Trickster Ghost Collection
Sometimes in cardmaking, I find myself reaching for the same standard card bases over and over. They’re quick, easy, and familiar—but...

Rick Adkins
Sep 8


Scared Sheetless! Cute & Spooky Halloween Card with Boo Sheets Stamps
Halloween is one of my favorite times to craft because it gives us the chance to play with both spooky and silly. For this card, I wanted...

Rick Adkins
Sep 6
