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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


3 Easy “Grinchy” Christmas Cards You’ll Love Making
The holidays always seem to sneak up on me, and before I know it, I’m knee-deep in cardstock scraps and glitter, trying to finish a stack of Christmas cards. This year, I decided to keep things simple—but still full of personality—with three Clean and Simple designs that feature one of my favorite mischievous characters. Using The Green One Stamp Set from C.C. Designs , I created a trio of cards that are easy to make, fun to color, and guaranteed to make anyone grin. Each d

Rick Adkins
Nov 4


Quadruple Z-Fold Christmas Card with the Red Nose Stamp Set
Have you ever reached that point in your holiday cardmaking where everything starts to blend together? The reds, greens, golds—all beautiful, of course—but sometimes I crave something that feels a little more special. That’s exactly where this project came from. I wanted a design that looked impressive but didn’t require hours of precision cutting or complicated measuring. Enter the Quadruple Z-Fold Christmas Card —a fun fold design that looks like it took forever, but hones

Rick Adkins
Oct 20


Clean & Simple Christmas Card with the Red Nose Stamp Set | C.C. Designs October Release Hop
The holidays are just around the corner, and I don’t know about you, but this is the time of year when my craft table is covered in bits...

Rick Adkins
Oct 10


Clean & Simple Christmas Card | Henry & Twila Christmas Sneak Peek from C.C. Designs
There’s something about the start of the holiday crafting season that makes me want to pull out all my Christmas stamps and start...

Rick Adkins
Oct 8


Sneak Peek! Clean & Simple Christmas Cards with C.C. Designs Misfits & Red Nose
It’s that time of year again—sneak peek season! The October 2025 release from C.C. Designs is full of festive fun, and today I’m sharing...

Rick Adkins
Oct 7


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


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


Clean and Simple Halloween Card | Vampy Family Stamp Set | C. C. Designs
Halloween cards usually bring to mind lots of layers, bold colors, and plenty of embellishments. And while I love that playful,...

Rick Adkins
Sep 29


Clean & Simple Fall & Halloween Cards with the C.C. Designs September Release
Fall is in full swing here in Alabama, and I have to admit—it’s one of my favorite times of the year to create cards. The cooler weather...

Rick Adkins
Sep 17


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


Spooky Cute Halloween Card with the Vampy Friends Stamp Set
Halloween cards are some of my favorites to make because they let me mix spooky details with playful, lighthearted designs. I love the...

Rick Adkins
Sep 1


Spooky Cute Halloween Card | Vampy Family Stamp Set | Pattern Paper Mixing
I always love creating cards that feel playful and full of energy, and this Halloween card was one of those projects that just made me...

Rick Adkins
Aug 18


Fangtastic Fun C.C. Designs August Stamps in Action
Hey there, crafty friends! I am so excited to share today’s batch of Halloween cuteness straight from the brand-new Fangtastic Fun...

Rick Adkins
Aug 16


Sassy Halloween Card with Copic Coloring and Patterned Paper Layers
There’s just something about Halloween cardmaking that invites a little mischief—and today’s project definitely delivers. I had so much...

Rick Adkins
Aug 6


Rainbow One Layer Card with the Crusty Set from C.C. Designs | Bright, Bold & Easy Coloring!
I don’t know about you, but I’ve always loved the challenge of making a one layer card feel dimensional and fun—especially when working...

Rick Adkins
Aug 4


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


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


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
Jul 11


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
Jul 10
