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How to Make Clean and Simple Fall Cards with Stamping and Alcohol Markers
I’ll admit it—sometimes I love a card that doesn’t need much fuss. There’s something really satisfying about stamping one beautiful image, adding some thoughtful coloring, and letting the design breathe. That was exactly the idea behind these three fall cards featuring the Mice & Cozy Stamp Set from Unity Stamp Company. I wanted the stamped scenes and alcohol marker coloring to do most of the work, while keeping the finished cards approachable enough that a newer cardmaker co

Rick Adkins
Aug 20


How to Make a First Day of School Card with Stamping and Alcohol Markers
There’s something special about making a card for the first day of school. It’s one of those occasions where a handmade card doesn’t have to be complicated to feel meaningful. For this project, I wanted to create a clean and simple design that let the stamped image and coloring do most of the work.
I’m using the Off We Grow Stamp Set from Unity Stamp Company along with alcohol markers, but the bigger idea behind this card is one you can use with almost any stamp set in your s

Rick Adkins
Aug 13


How to Make a Halloween Square Tri Fold Card with Stamping and Pattern Paper
Halloween cards are one of my favorite opportunities to step outside my usual design comfort zone. While I enjoy creating clean and simple cards throughout the year, Halloween gives me permission to play with rich colors, bold patterns, and interactive layouts that tell a story the moment someone opens the card. For this project, I wanted the card itself to become part of the experience. Instead of creating a traditional front-and-center design, I chose a square tri fold layo

Rick Adkins
Aug 5


How to Create a Summer Beach Scene Card with Stamping and Alcohol Markers
There is something about creating summer-themed cards that instantly makes me slow down and enjoy the creative process a little more. Bright blue skies, warm sandy beaches, and playful images always remind me that handmade cards don't have to be complicated to tell a story. Sometimes all it takes is a few thoughtfully placed stamped images and a little color to transport someone to a favorite vacation memory.

Rick Adkins
Aug 4


How I Created Three Different Handmade Cards from One Simple Layout
One of the easiest ways to make cardmaking feel less overwhelming is to stop reinventing the wheel every time you sit down to craft. I think a lot of cardmakers assume that creating multiple unique cards means starting from scratch with every design, but honestly, some of my favorite projects happen when I focus on one strong layout and simply explore different ways to interpret it.

Rick Adkins
May 25


Three Cards One Layout: You Fill My Cup Stamp Set | Pixi Dust Designs
Creating multiple cards from one layout is one of my favorite ways to streamline the card-making process while still ending up with...

Rick Adkins
Mar 16, 2025


Four Cards One Layout: Botanical Memories Collection | Paper Rose Studio
I’m always on the lookout for ways to stretch my supplies and create more with less, and my latest project did just that. Using a single...

Rick Adkins
Mar 15, 2025


Two Mardi Gras Cards: Video Tutorial | Southern Charm Stamp Set | C. C. Designs
There’s something about the vibrant energy of Mardi Gras that makes it a perfect inspiration for card making. The rich purples, bold...

Rick Adkins
Mar 3, 2025
