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Clean & Simple Winter Card Featuring the Henry & Twila Cocoa Stamp Set
Today I’m sharing a clean and simple winter card that features the adorable Henry & Twila Cocoa Stamp Set from C.C. Designs. I’ve always loved finding ways to keep a design simple while still packing in plenty of visual interest, and this little cocoa-themed cutie gave me the perfect excuse to play with masking, ink blending, and a fun repetitive sentiment background. If you’ve ever wanted to make a clean and simple card that still feels polished and intentional, this is a g

Rick Adkins
Nov 17


Clean & Simple Christmas Card | Henry & Twila Christmas Sneak Peek from C.C. Designs
There’s something about the start of the holiday crafting season that makes me want to pull out all my Christmas stamps and start...

Rick Adkins
Oct 8


Sassy Halloween Card with Copic Coloring and Patterned Paper Layers
There’s just something about Halloween cardmaking that invites a little mischief—and today’s project definitely delivers. I had so much...

Rick Adkins
Aug 6


Moon Landing Card That’s Out of This World!
There’s just something magical about space-themed stamps. Maybe it’s the endless possibilities or maybe it’s just the inner kid in me who...

Rick Adkins
Jul 28


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


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


How to Easily Create Realistic Skin Tones for Cardmaking | 3 Simple Steps
If you’ve ever stared at a stamped image and thought, “How do I even start coloring the skin?” — you’re in good company. I remember the...

Rick Adkins
Jun 28


Spring In Kyoto Easy Card Idea
Sometimes a single die set sparks a whole story in my head—and that’s exactly what happened with today’s card. As soon as I saw the...

Rick Adkins
Jun 24


Create a Fun Rainbow Brite Birthday Card Fast | Easy Handmade Card for Any Celebration | Video Tutorial
Have you ever needed a birthday card right now —but still wanted it to feel personal, handmade, and a little magical? That was exactly...

Rick Adkins
Jun 16


You Make Life Colorful!
Hello, crafty friends! I’m so excited to share today’s bright and cheery card with you. This design was inspired by Leslie Turner’s...

Rick Adkins
Jun 6


Friends Make Life Colorful: Colorful Friends Sneak Peek
Hello, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a bright and playful card that I created using the Colorful Friends Stamp Set from C. C....

Rick Adkins
Jun 5


Shine Bright Like a Rainbow: Colorful Days Sneak Peek
Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing a fun sneak peek project that’s all about bright colors, playful images, and a sprinkle of...

Rick Adkins
Jun 4


How to Pick the Perfect Pattern Paper for Any Card
Let’s talk about patterned paper. You know… those beautiful papers we buy with the best intentions, only to let them sit untouched...

Rick Adkins
May 28


A Fun Birthday Surprise with This Gift Card Holder Die Set
Let’s be honest—gift cards are so easy to give, but sometimes they can feel, well, a little impersonal. I always want the person...

Rick Adkins
May 26


Dive In! Make a 3D Under the Sea Diorama Card
Have you ever made a card that felt like it told a whole story? That’s exactly what I set out to do with this 3D under-the-sea diorama...

Rick Adkins
May 21


Celebrate Uniqueness! Clean and Simple Pride Card Featuring Peace Love PRIDE Stamp Set
Hi friends! Today, I’m excited to share a card that's all about celebrating what makes each of us unique. I created a clean and simple...

Rick Adkins
May 9


Same Stamp Set Three Totally Different Cards: Video Tutorial | C. C. Designs
I don’t know about you, but I love a stamp set that works hard . You know the kind—you reach for it again and again, not just because...

Rick Adkins
Apr 21
