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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Impress with This 3D Shadow Box Card and Gift Box Duo | Video Tutorial
You know those moments when a regular flat card just doesn’t feel like enough ? That was exactly the case for me recently. I wanted to...

Rick Adkins
Jun 30
