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Christmas Cardmaking Tutorial: Create a Layered Ornament with Stencils and Die Cuts
I love when a Christmas card can look detailed and dimensional without requiring a complicated card layout. That was the idea behind this card. I wanted the ornament to be the star of the design, but I also wanted the background to have enough interest that the card didn't feel like a plain white panel with a large die cut sitting on top.
For this project, I combined stenciling, stamping, ink blending, and die cutting with several products from Emily Moore Designs. The res

Rick Adkins
Aug 8


How to Make a Layered Handmade Birthday Card with Stencils, Die Cuts & Ink Blending
There are some cards that come together because of a single focal point, and then there are cards where the magic happens by layering several simple techniques together. This birthday card is definitely the second kind. By combining soft ink blending, a subtle stenciled background, and colorful die-cut accents, I was able to create a design that feels playful and polished without becoming overwhelming.

Rick Adkins
Jul 14


How I Create Cohesive Card Designs Using Multiple Products
One of the questions I hear most often from cardmakers is how to make a card feel coordinated when using products from different sets. It's easy to fall in love with a stencil, a die set, and a stamp set individually, but bringing them together into a single design can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Rick Adkins
Jun 5


Easy Spring Shaker Card Tutorial for Beautiful Handmade Cards
There’s something about a shaker card that instantly makes a project feel extra special. The movement, the sparkle, and the little surprise inside all add a fun interactive element that catches the eye right away. But if you’ve ever felt intimidated by shaker cards, you’re definitely not alone. They often look much more complicated than they really are, and that can make them feel out of reach—especially if you’re newer to cardmaking. For this Spring Hey Shaker Card, I wanted

Rick Adkins
May 1


Clean and Simple Hello Card Tutorial with Custom Colored Die Cuts
When I sit down to create a clean and simple card, I’m always looking for that sweet spot where the design feels polished and eye-catching without becoming complicated. That balance is exactly what inspired today’s clean and simple hello card tutorial with custom colored die cuts. By combining layered die cuts, custom ink-blended cardstock, and plenty of white space, this card has a bright spring feel while still staying simple enough for beginner to intermediate cardmakers t

Rick Adkins
Apr 17
