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Easter Card Parade: 15 Creative Card Ideas & One Cute Treat Box
There’s something about Easter crafting that just feels extra joyful—maybe it’s the soft spring colors, the sweet little characters, or the excuse to pull out all the pastels! Over the last few months, I’ve been creating and sharing a variety of Easter projects, and today I thought it would be fun to bring them all together in one place. Think of this as a little Easter card parade—full of inspiration, ideas, and hopefully a spark to get you creating with what you already hav

Rick Adkins
Mar 31


Clean and Simple Easter Cards: Easy Layout Ideas with Pattern Paper and Die Cuts
I always love a project that lets me stretch my supplies a little further—and these cards were exactly that. I sat down with a handful of products from Paper Rose Studio and challenged myself to create four clean and simple Easter cards using the same core supplies. What surprised me most was how different each card felt with just a few small changes in layout and layering. If you’ve ever felt like your cards start to look the same, this is such a fun way to break out of that

Rick Adkins
Mar 25


Creative Easter Card Using the Christmas Train Die Set | Spring Card Idea
Have you ever pulled out a product that was clearly designed for one season… and wondered, could this work for something completely different? That was exactly my thought when I reached for this train die set ( Christmas Train Die Set ). It’s one I would normally associate with winter and Christmas cards—but with a few thoughtful changes, it turned into the sweetest little Easter scene. And honestly, this is one of my favorite ways to craft—finding new life in supplies I alr

Rick Adkins
Mar 17


Copic Coloring Tips for Layered Die Sets | Easter Bunny Card Tutorial
Layered die sets are one of my favorite ways to build quick focal points for handmade cards. They give you that polished, dimensional look without having to do a lot of complicated stamping or coloring. But sometimes those layered pieces can feel a little… flat. The shapes are great, but they can look a bit one-dimensional if you leave them exactly as they come off the die. That’s exactly the idea I wanted to explore with today’s card. I used the Chocolate Easter Bunny Die Se

Rick Adkins
Mar 11


Easter Basket Handmade Card Tutorial Featuring CutCardStock and Layered Die Cutting
There’s something about Easter cards that makes me want to lean into softness and structure at the same time. Pastels. Clean lines. A little nostalgia. When I sat down to create this picket fence Easter card, I knew I wanted it to feel fresh and cheerful—but also intentional. Not fussy. Not overworked. Just layered in a way that feels thoughtful. This design pairs beautifully with the companion tutorial I created for CutCardStock, but here I want to share more of the why be

Rick Adkins
Mar 10


Easter Treat Box Idea with the Carrot Box Die Set | Easy DIY Gift Packaging
Sometimes the simplest projects are the ones that make people smile the most. When I sat down to create this little Easter treat box, I wanted something playful, quick to assemble, and perfect for tucking a small surprise inside. Easter is one of those holidays where handmade packaging can be just as fun as the gift itself, and a carrot-shaped box instantly brings that festive spring feeling. This project uses the Carrot Box Die Set from Pixi Dust Designs , and I love how it

Rick Adkins
Mar 8


Textured Easter Card Tutorial Using Dies, Pattern Paper & 3D Embossing
When I sit down to create an Easter card, I usually have one goal in mind: soft, sweet, and dimensional — without making it complicated. For this handmade Easter card, I wanted a clean and layered design that felt polished but still approachable for beginner to intermediate cardmakers. Texture became the focus. In my video, Creating a Textured Easter Card with Pattern Paper, Dies & Ink Blending Techniques , I walk through the full process so you can see how everything comes t

Rick Adkins
Feb 25


Layered Die Cutting and Ink Blending for Easter Cards with Pattern Paper
There’s something about Easter cards that invites bright color, playful layers, and just a little bit of dimension. For this set of three handmade Easter cards, my goal was simple: create bold, cheerful designs that look detailed and layered—but are still manageable for beginner to intermediate cardmakers. I filmed the full process in my Fast and Fabulous Card in Four Easy Steps | Happy Easter Card video so you can see how everything comes together visually. Here on the blog

Rick Adkins
Feb 11


How to Mix Pattern Paper Without Overwhelm in Handmade Cardmaking
If you’ve ever pulled out a patterned paper pack, flipped through a few sheets, and then quietly put the whole thing away because it felt like too much —you’re not alone. Pattern paper can be one of the most intimidating supplies on a cardmaker’s desk, especially if you love clean, simple designs but still want a little extra interest. For today’s card, I leaned into a clean-and-layered approach that lets pattern paper support the design instead of taking it over. The goal wa

Rick Adkins
Jan 29


Hoppy Birthday Card: Hoppy Birthday Stamps & Dies | Simon Says Stamp
There’s something about spring that makes me reach for softer colors and cute critters—especially when I’m making birthday cards. And...

Rick Adkins
Apr 6, 2025


Cozy Cluck Cuties! Create A Whimsical Chicken Themed Card & Plush
There’s something so satisfying about crafting with different textures, and today’s project is a perfect example of that! I’m combining...

Rick Adkins
Apr 3, 2025


Easy Happy Easter Card: Fast & Fabulous Cards In 4 Easy Steps | Video Tutorial
Spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for bright, cheerful Easter cards! Today, I’m sharing a quick and easy Easter...

Rick Adkins
Apr 2, 2025


New Sentimentally Speaking Holidays Bundle: The Rabbit Hole Designs | March 2025 Release
Spring is in the air, and I couldn’t be more excited to share a new card project featuring some of my favorite products from The Rabbit...

Rick Adkins
Mar 31, 2025


Hopping By To Say Hi Card: Easter Gnomes Stamp Set | Scrapbook.com
Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m excited to share a fun Easter card that’s full of charm and dimension. I used the Easter Gnomes Stamp...

Rick Adkins
Mar 28, 2025


Easy Easter Card with Caffeinated Critters & Stencils!
Easter is right around the corner, and I’ve been having so much fun creating spring-themed cards! Today, I’m excited to share a cheerful...

Rick Adkins
Mar 22, 2025


Easy Easter Card with Scrapbook.com Dies – Peek-a-Boo Bunny and Florals!
Spring is in the air, and Easter is right around the corner! I always love this time of year—everything feels fresh and new, and it’s the...

Rick Adkins
Mar 21, 2025


Three Easy Spring/Easter Card Ideas: Paper Rose Studio
Spring is in the air, and that means it's time to start thinking about fresh, cheerful designs for Easter or Spring cards! If you love...

Rick Adkins
Feb 16, 2025


Easy Hoppy Easter Card | Paper Pad Pizzazz Series Video March 2024
Hey there, crafty friends! I hope you're all gearing up for a fun and festive Easter season. Today, I'm thrilled to share with you a...

Rick Adkins
Mar 13, 2024


Slim Line Easter Scene Card Video Tutorial | Chick Mug Dies | Pixi Dust Designs
Hey there, fellow crafting enthusiasts! Can you believe it's almost Easter already? Time sure does fly when you're having fun creating....

Rick Adkins
Mar 9, 2024


How to Create Stunning Handmade Easter Cards with The Rabbit Hole Designs Stamp Sets
Hey there, lovely crafters! Welcome back to our little crafting corner. Today, we're diving headfirst into the wonderful world of Easter...

Rick Adkins
Feb 24, 2024
