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Create Stunning Cards with Analogous Colors
Hello and welcome to my blog: I'm so thrilled to have you join me on this card-making journey today. We're going to dive into a topic...

Rick Adkins
Feb 4, 2024
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Holiday Card Series Day 25 - 48 Cards 1 Collection Carta Bella Farmhouse Christmas
Hello and welcome back to the blog; happy Thursday! Today is Day 24 of the Holiday Card Series. For today's card, I am sharing how to create a fun festive gift card holder or a fun gift card holder for any occasion! In my video today I am sharing how to create 48 cards using 13 different card designs with only one pack of pattern paper. This is a great way to mass produce cards using only a few supplies. To create all my cards I picked the Farmhouse Christmas Paper Collecti

Rick Adkins
Dec 24, 2023
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Holiday Card Series 2023 - Hugs in a Mug Christmas Tree Shaped Card
Hello and welcome back to the blog; happy Saturday! Today is Day 20 of the Holiday Card Series. For today's card, I created a shaped Christmas Tree Card to share with you today along with a step by step video tutorial. I created the shaped card base by using my Nested Fur Tree Dies  (from Scrapbook.com )  and did partial die cutting on the fold of the card. I found it was easier to die cut the card as it was folded to create the shaped card base. Next I heat embossed the se

Rick Adkins
Dec 9, 2023
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Floral Celebrate Card: Summer Celebration Card Design
Summertime is a season filled with vibrant colors, blooming flowers, and joyous celebrations. What better way to capture the essence of...

Rick Adkins
Jul 19, 2023
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Celebrate Your Friend with a Clean & Simple Congrats Card Design
Creating a heartfelt and personalized congratulatory card for a friend is a wonderful way to show your love and support. In this blog...

Rick Adkins
Jul 17, 2023
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Exploring the Color Cube: Creating Stunning Cards with Waffle Flower Crafts' Sneak Peek Club Kit #7
If you're a craft enthusiast, you're probably always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to create beautiful cards. The Waffle...

Rick Adkins
Jul 15, 2023
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Unleash Your Creativity: Stamping Simple Cards with Hero Arts Stamps
In the world of crafting and card-making, few techniques are as versatile and satisfying as stamping. With a plethora of designs...

Rick Adkins
Jul 12, 2023
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Stamping For Card Makers Simplify Your Start & Reduce Decision Fatigue
If you're an avid card maker, you know that the world of crafting supplies is vast and can sometimes feel overwhelming. With so many...

Rick Adkins
Jul 10, 2023
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Lovely Lilies Window Card: Easier Then You Think
Creating handmade cards is a delightful way to express your creativity and show someone you care. While it may seem daunting at first,...

Rick Adkins
Jun 29, 2023
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Bright & Fun Thank You Card - HeroArts Tulip Bouquet & Liquid Watercolors
Welcome to my crafting corner! Today, I am excited to showcase the exquisite HeroArts Tulip Bouquet Stamp Set and demonstrate how to...

Rick Adkins
Jun 26, 2023
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Graduation Slimline Cards
Hello and welcome to my blog! Today I am going to share with you two graduation cards and my review of the Mushroom Powder Puff Make up...

Rick Adkins
Jun 4, 2023
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Exploring the Magic of Ink Sprays: Unleash Your Creativity with Vibrant Colors
In the world of crafting and mixed media art, ink sprays have become an essential tool for adding depth, texture, and vibrant colors to...

Rick Adkins
May 31, 2023
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Creating Backgrounds with a Gel Press
Creating unique backgrounds for your paper crafts is a fun and exciting way to add character and personality to your projects. One...

Rick Adkins
May 19, 2023
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Digital Stamps - Big & Bold Love You Tons Colorado Craft Company
Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am using digital stamps from Colorado Craft Company to create my project. I used the Love You Tons...

Rick Adkins
May 16, 2023
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Hawaiian Coral Off the Edge Card - Altenew
If you're looking to create a stunning off the edge card design, then the Hawaiian Coral Stamp Set from Altenew is a perfect choice. This...

Rick Adkins
May 15, 2023
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Stop CASEing and Do This Instead with your Card Making
If you're an avid crafter or DIY enthusiast, chances are you've heard the term "CASEing" thrown around. CASE stands for "Copy And Share...

Rick Adkins
May 14, 2023
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Using Derwent Watercolor Pencils with Stencils on a Card
Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am sharing a card I made with the Center Flower Stencil from Picket Fence Studios and my Derwent...

Rick Adkins
May 6, 2023
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Color Layering Waves Lattice Card - Hero Arts
Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a fun Lattice Card to share with you using two Color Layering Stamp Sets from Hero Arts. For...

Rick Adkins
May 3, 2023
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Keep the Faith Card - Paint-A-Flower Poppy Outline Altenew
Hello and welcome to my blog today I am going to share a card with you using the Paint-A-Flower Poppy Outline Stamp Set from Altenew. I...

Rick Adkins
May 2, 2023
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Fishing You a Happy Birthday Card - Simon Says Stamp
Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a fun masculine birthday card to share with you using a past stamp set from Simon Says Stamp...

Rick Adkins
Apr 25, 2023
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