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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


Mixing and Matching Stamps and Dies: Card Making | Pixi Dust Designs | Video Tutorial
In today's blog post I am talking about mixing and matching stamps and dies to create a fun handmade Easter card design using products...

Rick Adkins
Feb 22, 2024


Happy Easter Card | Easter Basket Stamp Set | The Rabbit Hole Designs
Hello and welcome to my blog! Today I am sharing a super cute clean and simple but colorful card; perfect for giving to your loved ones...

Rick Adkins
Feb 19, 2024


Creating a Stunning Handmade Easter Bunny Card
Hello and welcome to my blog: Today I am sharing how to create a stunning handmade Easter Bunny Card using the Easter Bunnies Stamp Set...

Rick Adkins
Feb 11, 2024


Hoppy Easter Card: February 2024 New Release Blog Hop | The Rabbit Hole Designs
Hello and welcome to the blog; today I am sharing a project with you as part of the February 2024 New Release Blog Hop for the Rabbit...

Rick Adkins
Feb 5, 2024
