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Create a Magical Melted Snowman Card with Pixi Dust Designs Meltdown Die Set
Sometimes you just have one of those days that everything is coming in on you and life stresses you out and your own the verge of a meltdown. Today's card features the fun Meltdown Die Set from Pixi Dust Designs. This die set comes with a cute little sentiment stamps set that's perfect to stamp on the your cards. The sentiment "To The One That Puts Up with All My Meltdowns" is just perfect to put a smile on someone's face. As if the little melted snowman wasn't enough!

Rick Adkins
Nov 20


Clean & Simple Floral Cards with the Pinkfresh Studio Delicate Details Release
Today I’m sharing a pair of clean and simple floral cards I created for the Pinkfresh Studio Delicate Details November Release Instagram Hop , and I have to say, this release lives up to its name in all the best ways. Every piece feels soft, elegant, and thoughtfully designed, which made these cards such a joy to put together. I’ve always loved the look of detailed florals without the time commitment of coloring, so this was the perfect chance to lean into stencils, light in

Rick Adkins
Nov 17


Delicate Details Release Blog Hop | Pinkfresh Studio
There’s something so magical about release days, isn’t there? I always feel like a kid flipping through a brand-new box of crayons, ready to dive in and play. The new Pinkfresh Studio Delicate Details Release has that same spark for me. The mix of press plates, coordinating stencils, and dies makes it incredibly easy to create cards that look intricate without requiring hours at your desk. Today I’m sharing two cards I made for the hop, and both designs revolve around combin

Rick Adkins
Nov 14


A Sweet Winter Fox Card with Pixi Dust Designs Dies
Hey crafty friends! Today, I’m excited to share a sweet winter card that all started with a Valentine die set. You know those moments when you look through your stash and realize a die set you love doesn’t have to be limited to just one season? That’s exactly what inspired today’s project. I pulled out the Fox Valentine Box Die Set from Pixi Dust Designs and decided to give that adorable little fox a cozy winter makeover. With a few clever swaps and some creative mixing and

Rick Adkins
Nov 13


7 Creative Card Ideas with Unity’s November 2025 Kits
When a new month of Unity kits arrives in my mailbox, it always feels like Christmas morning. There’s something so inspiring about opening that package, seeing the red rubber in all its glory, and letting the creative ideas start flowing. This month, I couldn’t resist going all in. I pulled out the November 2025 Kit of the Month , the Uniquely Unity by Ang Kit , and the Background of the Month Kit —and challenged myself to create seven clean and layered card designs. Each car

Rick Adkins
Nov 4


Clean and Layered Santa Christmas Card with The Rabbit Hole Designs
There’s something about clean and layered card designs that feels timeless—especially during the holidays. I love when a card has just enough detail to catch the eye but still feels light and airy. For this project, I wanted to capture that look using a few of my favorite supplies from The Rabbit Hole Designs—the One Line Santa Stamp Set and Holiday Background Builder Stencil . This combination gives you the perfect balance of playful whimsy and crisp design, and it’s a grea

Rick Adkins
Oct 30


Clean & Layered Fall Coffee Card | Unity Stamp Company Fall To Go
There’s just something about fall that makes me reach for warm kraft cardstock , a cozy cup of coffee, and a pile of pumpkin stamps. Today, I’m sharing a clean and layered card design featuring the Fall To Go Stamp Set from Unity Stamp Company —a set that combines all my favorite things about this season: coffee, pumpkins, and that thankful feeling that comes with crisp mornings and cozy afternoons. If you’ve ever wanted to create a card with subtle dimension and texture wit

Rick Adkins
Oct 24


Santa’s Coming to Town: One Line Christmas Card with Foil & Sparkle
Who’s ready to add a little shimmer to their Christmas crafting? I’ve always believed that a touch of foil can make even the simplest card design feel magical—and this one-line Santa card from The Rabbit Hole Designs proves it! I love how this project combines modern line art with classic Christmas charm, all wrapped up in layers of red, gold, and sparkle. And the best part? It’s one of those designs that looks like it took forever, but really comes together quickly once yo

Rick Adkins
Oct 19


Clean & Layered Christmas Gnomes Card with Scrapbook.com Stamps & Dies
The moment I pulled out the Christmas Gnomes Stamps and Coordinating Dies from Scrapbook.com , I knew they were going to become the...

Rick Adkins
Oct 3


Happy Halloween Card: Sentimentally Speaking Holidays
Halloween cardmaking is one of my favorite parts of the season. I love the mix of spooky and playful, and sometimes I like to surprise...

Rick Adkins
Oct 2


Handmade Christmas Card Idea | Gingerbread Greetings Series
One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is making cards that feel playful and unexpected. Sure, I love a classic wreath or tree...

Rick Adkins
Sep 26


Festive and Easy Clean and Layered Christmas Card | Candy Christmas Dies | Spellbinders
When it comes to Christmas cards, I love creating designs that feel special without requiring hours of fussing over tiny details. This...

Rick Adkins
Sep 21


Grinch & Max Christmas Card with Pixi Dust Designs Die Sets
There’s something about holiday cardmaking that always makes me smile, especially when I get to bring a little whimsy into the design....

Rick Adkins
Sep 7


Cute Little Feliz Dia De Los Muertos Card Idea with Ducks In a Row Bundle | The Rabbit Hole Designs
Every now and then, I love stepping outside of the traditional holiday card themes and creating something that feels fresh, fun, and a...

Rick Adkins
Sep 5


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


Creating Stunning ORNAMENT CARDS with Nontraditional Colors
When I sit down to make Christmas cards, I sometimes catch myself reaching for the same red, green, and gold. Don’t get me wrong—those...

Rick Adkins
Aug 27


Cute Duck Card with Prost! and Sentimentally Speaking Bundles
Sometimes, the best cards are the ones that make you smile the second you look at them. That’s exactly how I felt while creating today’s...

Rick Adkins
Aug 24


Quiet Strength Speaks the Loudest | The Author Stamp Set | Scrappy Boy Stamps
There’s something so beautiful about a sentiment that feels timeless, and the phrase “Quiet Strength Speaks the Loudest” from The Author...

Rick Adkins
Aug 17


Quack Quack Get Well Soon Card | The Rabbit Hole Designs | August New Release
When it comes to get well cards, I’ve always found that they can sometimes feel a little too serious. Of course, we want to show care and...

Rick Adkins
Aug 16


Cozy Fall Gnome Card with Miss Ink Stamps
When the air starts to cool down and the leaves begin to crunch underfoot, I always find myself reaching for warm colors, cozy themes,...

Rick Adkins
Aug 16
