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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, 2025


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, 2025


Celebrate with Colorful Florals! | Simon Says Stamp Delicate Blossoms Card
There’s something about a big, bold floral image that just makes my heart happy—especially when I get to fill it in with rich, cheerful...

Rick Adkins
Jul 31, 2025


Easy Colorful Sunflowers Make a Wish Card | Scrapbook.com and OLO Markers
There’s just something about sunflowers that makes me smile—maybe it’s their bold shape, the way they seem to turn toward the sun, or how...

Rick Adkins
Jul 30, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Easy Floral Birthday Card Idea Using Pixi Dust Designs Dies | Video Tutorial
Every now and then, I come across a card design that feels effortless but still looks polished—and this birthday card idea is exactly...

Rick Adkins
Jun 26, 2025


One Stamp, Four Stunning Cards – My New Printable Class is Here!
Hey, crafty friends! I’ve got something extra special to share with you today—and I think you're going to love it. If you’ve ever...

Rick Adkins
Jun 20, 2025


Using Your Dies in a Different Way | Floral Wrap Gatefold Card
When my design team package from Pixi Dust Designs arrived this month, I had that giddy, Christmas-morning feeling all over again. I took...

Rick Adkins
Jun 19, 2025


How to Use Dies as Stamps for Creative Cardmaking: Easy Technique Video Tutorial
Have you ever looked at your favorite die sets and thought, “I wish I could do more with these”? That was exactly the thought that popped...

Rick Adkins
Jun 18, 2025


Clean and Simple Deco Flower Pride Card!
Hey there, crafty friends! Rick here, and today I’ve got a fresh card design to share with you that’s both clean and bold—perfect for...

Rick Adkins
Jun 17, 2025


Unleash Your Creativity and Make Stunning Cards with the Stack Cut Shuffle Technique: Video Tutorial
Have you ever found yourself staring at your beautiful patterned papers, not quite sure how to pair them together or make the most of...

Rick Adkins
Jun 15, 2025


My Least Favorite Floral Card | The Card That Almost Didn't Happen
You know those cards that look beautiful when they’re done… but absolutely fight you every step of the way? That was this one. Honestly,...

Rick Adkins
Jun 13, 2025


Blooming with Pride: Easy CAS Card!
Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing a clean and simple card design that’s both meaningful and a little bit magical: my “Blooming...

Rick Adkins
Jun 11, 2025


Create Stunning Sunflower & Beehive Cards with Spellbinders Dies
Hello crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing two cards I made using the Felt Sunflower Bloom Etched Dies and Felt Floral Beehive Etched Dies...

Rick Adkins
Jun 11, 2025


Rainbow Fuchsias in Full Bloom: Pride Card with TRHD Stamps & Paper
Today, I’m sharing a card that’s bursting with color and joy—a perfect way to celebrate Pride and the beauty of rainbows! I’ve always...

Rick Adkins
Jun 8, 2025


One Layout, Two Cards – Stretch Your Supplies! (Free Cardmaking Class)
Hey there, crafty friend! If you’ve ever looked at your stash and thought, “I should really use what I already have,” then you are going...

Rick Adkins
Jun 4, 2025


Hello Sunshine! A Bright Summer Card with Lovely Bunches
One of the most common questions I get from fellow card makers is, “How do you know what colors to use?” And let me tell you—I’ve been...

Rick Adkins
May 27, 2025


Easy Embossed Backgrounds with Floral Elements: Paper Rose Studio
Every now and then, I get completely swept up in the joy of creating backgrounds—and when I say swept up, I mean the desk disappears...

Rick Adkins
May 15, 2025
