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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 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, 2025


New Card Class Alert: Merry & Bright… and Folded Just Right!
There’s just something magical about a Christmas card that opens in an unexpected way. Whether it flips, slides, pops, or pulls—fun folds...

Rick Adkins
Jul 20, 2025


Make a Magical Pull Tab Fun Fold Card with Miss Ink Stamps
Have you ever had a stamp set that just made you smile the minute you saw it? That was me the moment I pulled out the Slugs & Kisses...

Rick Adkins
Jul 19, 2025


Tranquil Water Lilies Card Idea | Easy Ink Blending with Dies & Stencils | Video Tutorial
There are some card layouts I return to again and again—and this one has quickly become a favorite. I created a version of this card just...

Rick Adkins
Jul 17, 2025


Ink Blend & Build Beautiful Water Lilies with Pinkfresh Studio Dies & Stencils
There’s just something about water lilies that feels calming, isn’t there? Maybe it’s the way they float so effortlessly across the...

Rick Adkins
Jul 16, 2025


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, 2025


Cascading Pleats Tropical Christmas Fun Fold Card
Every now and then, I find myself wanting to create something that’s just a little extra. You know the kind of card I mean—the one that...

Rick Adkins
Jul 15, 2025


Scene Card with Attitude! Clean & Simple Design Featuring Scrappy Boy Stamps
Let me tell you—sometimes a single sentiment can spark an entire card idea, and that’s exactly what happened here. I came across the “You...

Rick Adkins
Jul 14, 2025


Sorry for Roaring at You | Sweet Dragon Card with The Rabbit Hole Designs
Have you ever had one of those days where your temper flares before your coffee kicks in? I’ve definitely had a few, and I’ve learned...

Rick Adkins
Jul 13, 2025


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, 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: Sugarplum Summer Stamp Set from C.C. Designs | Beachy Card Idea
Hey crafty friends! Rick here, and I’ve got a fun beachy card to share with you today as part of Release Week over at C.C. Designs! If...

Rick Adkins
Jul 8, 2025


Create a Dino-rrific Handmade Card with C.C. Designs Dinosaurs and Ohuhu Markers
Lately, I’ve been reaching for some feel-good projects—the kind of cards that make you smile from the moment you pick up the stamp set....

Rick Adkins
Jul 7, 2025


Scene Cardmaking with Stencils | Create Stunning Backgrounds with Miss Ink Stamps
Hey crafty friends! Have you ever found yourself totally inspired by your stamps but unsure how to build a background that really brings...

Rick Adkins
Jul 5, 2025


Create 4 Tropical Christmas Fun Fold Cards | Free Class Featuring Paper Rose Studio
If you're anything like me, when July rolls around, you're already dreaming up your holiday card designs. But let’s be honest—it can...

Rick Adkins
Jul 4, 2025


Create a Magical Night Sky 4th of July Scene Card with Lady Bugs from TRHD
Hey there, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a card that’s bursting with festive fun and a whole lot of red, white, and cute! I had the...

Rick Adkins
Jul 4, 2025


Otterly Adorable Vacation Card Using The Rabbit Hole Designs Stamps & Stencil
There’s just something about crafting vacation-themed cards that makes me feel like I’m stealing a few moments of sunshine at my craft...

Rick Adkins
Jul 3, 2025


Flaunt It with 1920s Flapper Style | Cardmaking with C.C. Designs 20's Gals Stamp Set
You know how sometimes you finish coloring an image and think, “I’ll turn this into a card later”? Well, that’s exactly how today’s card...

Rick Adkins
Jul 1, 2025


Rainbow Dragon Pride Card: Dragon Fun Bundle The Rabbit Hole Designs
For my last Pride card of the month, I really wanted to end on a playful note—but I also wanted the message to stand strong. I’ve made...

Rick Adkins
Jun 30, 2025
