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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


Creepy Cute Halloween Card with A2 Man Eating Plant Dies | Scrappy Boy Stamps
Halloween cards are always so much fun to make, but if you’re anything like me, you sometimes want something a little different from the...

Rick Adkins
Aug 25


Celebrate a Sweet Arrival with Ink Blending & Balloon Letters | Welcome Baby Card feat. Scrapbook.com Products
There’s just something so special about making a card to celebrate a new baby. It’s a moment filled with joy, excitement, and a little...

Rick Adkins
Aug 22


Fun Birthday Card with Ducks in a Row Bundle and Oh Duck Stencil | The Rabbit Hole Designs
Birthdays always call for something fun, playful, and just a little unexpected, don’t they? That was exactly the inspiration behind...

Rick Adkins
Aug 21


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


Create Stunning Beach Cards! | Card Sketch For August | Video
Some cards just feel like sunshine, don’t they? That’s exactly how this one came together. I wanted something that screamed...

Rick Adkins
Aug 13


Die Cutting Hack: Make a Gift Bag from Your Backpack Builder Die
If you’ve been crafting for a while, you know the thrill of finding a new way to use a favorite die set. It’s like discovering an extra...

Rick Adkins
Aug 11


Creating Joyful Cards with the Delicate Blossoms Stamp Set from Simon Says Stamp
Sometimes a card design just feels happy, doesn’t it? That was the case with this one—and I knew as soon as I placed that little colored...

Rick Adkins
Aug 8


You Light Up My Life: Easy Lighthouse Card Featuring High Tide from The Rabbit Hole Designs!
Some of my favorite cards are the ones that come together quickly but still feel thoughtful and finished—and this one checks all those...

Rick Adkins
Aug 5


Can You Make This Stunning Card with Only Three Tools? | Miss Ink Stamps Magnolia Frame Die
There are times in my craft room when I’m just staring at all my supplies, trying to decide where to start—and let’s be honest, that can...

Rick Adkins
Aug 2


Caffeinated Bee Birthday Card – Fun Ink Blending & Layered Sentiments
Some days, you just need a card that’s cheerful, punny, and comes together with minimal stress—and that was exactly my mood when I...

Rick Adkins
Aug 1


Sweet & Zesty Window Card Idea with Pixi Dust Designs Dies | Video Tutorial
If you’ve ever wanted to bring the feeling of summer into a card design, today’s project might just be your new favorite. I was inspired...

Rick Adkins
Jul 24


Create Classic Holiday Cards with These Festive Etched Dies
There’s something about making holiday cards that brings out the magic of the season. Maybe it’s the sparkle, maybe it’s the tradition,...

Rick Adkins
Jul 23


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


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


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


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
