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Use Ink Blended Edges to Frame Your Focal Image in This Handmade Card Tutorial
There are some card designs that instantly make you smile, and this one did exactly that for me. The sweet hammock image from the Time For a Pause Stamp Set immediately inspired a card centered around slowing down, relaxing, and taking a moment to breathe. In a hobby that often encourages us to create for others, I love cards that gently remind someone to take care of themselves, too.

Rick Adkins
Jun 4


Easy Cardmaking Idea: Clean and Simple Card with Ink Blending
Sometimes the hardest part of cardmaking isn’t the techniques—it’s deciding what to do in the first place. If you’ve ever sat at your craft table with supplies out and no clear plan, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why I love having a go-to layout that takes the guesswork out of the process.

Rick Adkins
May 4


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


How to Layer Alcohol Markers and Colored Pencils for Beautiful Handmade Cards
There’s something so satisfying about creating a clean and simple handmade card that still feels rich with detail. Sometimes, the easiest layouts are the ones that really let your coloring shine, and that was exactly the goal with these two cards. I wanted each design to feel polished and complete without relying on lots of embellishments or layers, so I focused on combining alcohol marker coloring, colored pencil shading, and a few simple scoring details to add depth and tex

Rick Adkins
Apr 30


Clean and Simple Cardmaking Tutorial with Stamping, Stenciling, and Ink Blending
Clean and simple cards are always a favorite because they allow a beautiful focal image to shine, and this sweet design does exactly that. For today’s project, the The Hoarding of Wildflowers Stamp Set and 8-in-1 Essential Masking Stencils from Unity Stamps come together to create a cheerful handmade card with soft detail and plenty of personality. The whimsical floral image takes center stage, brought to life with bright alcohol marker coloring that contrasts beautifully aga

Rick Adkins
Apr 23


Bright Blooms and Bold Hugs: A Clean and Simple Floral Card
Bright colors and layered florals come together beautifully in today’s Floral Hugs Card, creating a design that feels both cheerful and polished. Using Yellow Jacket DCS Discount Card Stock, Hydrangea Purple DCS Discount Card Stock, and Cougar White Smooth CardStock 110 lbs from CutCardStock, this card features a vibrant bouquet of die-cut blooms arranged over a crisp white background for a fresh, clean look.

Rick Adkins
Apr 23


Soft Florals Heartfelt Messages: Two Elegant Cards with PinkFresh Studio
There’s something so comforting about soft florals and thoughtful sentiments, and these two floral cards showcase that beautifully with products from PinkFresh Studio. For the sympathy card, the delicate blooms created with the Golden Poppies Die Set and Golden Poppies Stencils form a graceful floral spray that climbs up one side of the card front, leaving plenty of clean white space for the sentiment.

Rick Adkins
Apr 21


PinkFresh Studio Daydream Edit Blog Hop
There’s something so satisfying about taking one beautiful floral collection and using it to create two completely different handmade birthday cards. That’s exactly what I loved about working with the new Daydream Edit release from Pinkfresh Studio. The products in this release are filled with delicate florals, soft details, and elegant layering options, which made it easy to explore two very different looks while still keeping the same cohesive style. For these two floral b

Rick Adkins
Apr 20


Embrace the Beauty of Watercolors: Crafting an Epic Card with Altenew's Mini Wild Dog Rose Stamp Set
Hey there, fellow card makers! Are you ready to dive into the wonderful world of watercolors and create an epic card that will leave your loved ones in awe? I'm super excited to share this fun and unique card-making journey with you! Today, we'll be using Altenew's amazing Mini Wild Dog Rose Stamp Set along with their Artists' Watercolor 24 Pan Set to craft a stunning watercolor card that's sure to make a lasting impression. Let me start by saying, watercolors are one of my a

Rick Adkins
Jul 26, 2023


Rick's Color Challenge 19 - Spring Color Pallet
Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a fun colorful card using a fun Spring color pallet that you will use over and over again.

Rick Adkins
Apr 12, 2023
