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Clean and Simple Floral Cardmaking Tutorial
There’s something especially satisfying about a clean and simple card that still feels finished and intentional. This birthday card started as one of those “I just want to play with a few supplies” moments, and it quickly turned into a great reminder that simple layouts don’t have to feel flat or boring. With a little thoughtful layering and contrast, even the most minimal design can feel polished and special. For this card, I leaned into a clean white base and let the detail

Rick Adkins
Jan 11


Clean & Simple Fairy Birthday Card with Masked Ink Blending
There’s just something so magical about fairy images, and this Clean & Simple birthday card came together beautifully using the Twinkleheart Stamp Set from Unity Stamps Company . I stamped the fairy image twice onto Kraft 110 lb smooth cardstock , which instantly adds warmth and softness to the design. The images were colored with my TriBlend markers , then enhanced with colored pencils to add a bit more depth and detail—especially in the hair and wings. Keeping the colorin

Rick Adkins
Dec 17, 2025


Create a Majestic Birthday Card with the Author & the Queen Collection
I had so much fun putting together this elegant birthday card featuring the The Queen Stamp Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps! I started by stamping one of the fabulous Queen images onto Neenah Ultra Thick Cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink , then brought her to life with my Ohuhu Brush Markers . I matched her colors to the gorgeous patterns in The Author and The Queen 6x6 Paper Pack , which added that perfect royal flair. After cutting her out with the coordinating The Quee

Rick Adkins
Dec 12, 2025


How to Make a Birthday Card with Christmas Stamps | Santa’s Workshop
If you love stretching your crafty stash, this cheerful birthday card is such a fun way to turn Christmas stamps into something completely new. I started by stamping the teddy bear, robot, two presents, and the adorable elf popping out of a gift from the Santa’s Workshop Stamp Set by Scrappy Boy Stamps . After coloring everything with my Ohuhu Brush Markers , I pulled patterns from the Love The Mouse 6x6 Paper Pack and matched my markers to the bright reds, blues, and yello

Rick Adkins
Dec 8, 2025


Sweet Winter Birthday Card with Miss Ink Stamps | Woodland Angel Scene
Today’s project is all about creating a soft and sweet clean-and-simple Winter Birthday Card using some of my favorite sets from Miss Ink Stamps . I started by stamping the Little Angel images from the Little Angel Stamp Set onto Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock and building the snowy backdrop with the Holly Jolly Stamp Set . Once everything was stamped in crisp Memento Tuxedo Black Ink , I brought the scene to life with my Ohuhu Brush Markers , starting with the

Rick Adkins
Dec 6, 2025


DieCember® 2025 Bouncy Happy Birthday Die | Trifold Fun Fold Winter Card
There’s something so fun about taking a classic birthday design and giving it a winter twist, and today’s project does exactly that! This trifold window fun fold comes together beautifully with the Bouncy Happy Birthday Die Se t from the Simon Says Stamp DieCember® 2025 Release . I paired it with a few tried-and-true favorites— Under Water Layering Stencils , Modern Teardrops Wafer Dies , and the Twinkle Snowflakes Embossing Folder —to build a cool, layered look that peeks

Rick Adkins
Dec 4, 2025


How to Create an Accordion Fun Fold Card with a Hidden Inside Flap
If you love a fun fold that looks fancy but comes together quickly, this Accordion Fun Fold Card with a Hidden Inside Flap is such a treat to make. The gorgeous Rainbow Village 12x12 Pattern Paper from Paper Rose Studio does most of the work with its bold colors and playful artwork, and keeping the pattern lined up across the folds creates that seamless “wow” moment when the card opens. You’ll start by trimming your patterned paper to 4" x 12" and then cutting it down to 4"

Rick Adkins
Nov 30, 2025


Seas the Day | Masculine Viking Card Featuring Scrappy Boy Stamps
Masculine cards have always felt like one of those creative puzzles in cardmaking — fun, but a little tricky. I love all things cute and...

Rick Adkins
Oct 5, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
