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Friendship Card Tutorial with The Rabbit Hole Designs Wild & Free Stamp Set
There’s something really special about a clean and simple card that still feels layered and full of personality. I’ve found that when I keep my layout straightforward, it gives me more room to play with small details—like texture, contrast, and coloring. That’s exactly what inspired today’s friendship card. I wanted something bold, easy to recreate, and just a little bit playful… because let’s be honest, that lion is hard not to smile at.

Rick Adkins
May 3


New Release Inspiration: Masculine Cardmaking Tutorial with Wild & Free Stamp Set and Guy Themed Sentiments
There’s something about masculine cards that always nudges me to think a little differently. I don’t reach for more “stuff” or extra layers—instead, I tend to focus on texture, contrast, and strong focal points that feel intentional and clean. For this card, I wanted something that felt bold but still easy to recreate with supplies already sitting on my desk.
I also find that masculine designs are the perfect place to lean into playful sentiments and unexpected details. A

Rick Adkins
May 2


How to Create a Soft Emboss Resist Friendship Card with Heat Embossing and Ink Blending
Sometimes the hardest part of cardmaking isn’t the stamping or the blending… it’s deciding where to start. For this handmade friendship card, I let my Creative Card Deck do the decision-making for me. I pulled four prompts: Occasion: Friendship Color Prompt: Soft/Subtle Technique: Heat Embossing Design Rule: Use Something Neglected That combination immediately gave me direction. Instead of staring at my supplies wondering what to create, I had a framework. In the video,

Rick Adkins
Feb 14


Clean and Simple Sassy Cardmaking Tutorial
Some cards come together because you planned every detail… and some happen because you just needed a card for that one friend . You know the one—the friend who appreciates a little sass, a little humor, and a whole lot of heart. That’s exactly where this card started. I wanted something clean and simple, but not boring. Polished, but still playful. And most importantly, flexible enough that the design could work again and again with supplies I already love. This project is a

Rick Adkins
Jan 18


Clean and Simple Floral Cardmaking Tutorial
There’s something especially satisfying about a clean and simple card that still feels finished and intentional. This birthday card started as one of those “I just want to play with a few supplies” moments, and it quickly turned into a great reminder that simple layouts don’t have to feel flat or boring. With a little thoughtful layering and contrast, even the most minimal design can feel polished and special. For this card, I leaned into a clean white base and let the detail

Rick Adkins
Jan 11


Floral Cardmaking with The Rabbit Hole Designs | January 2026 Release
Sometimes a card comes together not because it’s complicated—but because the design decisions are clear from the start. That was exactly the case with this floral card using the January 2026 release from The Rabbit Hole Designs . I wanted something that felt fresh and sassy, with enough visual interest to feel special, but simple enough that it could easily be recreated with supplies you already own. This project is a great example of how letting pre-designed elements do som

Rick Adkins
Jan 10


Robo Buddies Valentine Card Tutorial Using Simon Says Stamp Products
Every once in a while, I like to challenge myself to keep the layout simple while letting the surface do more of the work. That was the mindset behind this Valentine card. I wanted something playful and fun, but still polished—and I also wanted to push a few techniques that many cardmakers tend to shy away from, especially when black cardstock is involved. Using Contrast to Create Visual Impact This card uses the Robo Buddies Stamp Set from the Simon Says Stamp Heart to H

Rick Adkins
Jan 8


Watercolor Poinsettia Christmas Card | The Rabbit Hole Designs Poinsettia & Pinecones
Hey there, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing one of my favorite types of holiday projects—a warm, rustic Christmas card with a watercolor twist. There’s something so timeless about pairing a bright red poinsettia with the earthy tones of kraft cardstock, and this design captures that cozy, handmade charm perfectly. I used the Poinsettia & Pinecones Stamp Set , Outline Dies , and Diamond District Layering/Nesting Dies from The Rabbit Hole Designs to create a card that looks

Rick Adkins
Nov 6, 2025


Santa’s Coming to Town: One Line Christmas Card with Foil & Sparkle
Who’s ready to add a little shimmer to their Christmas crafting? I’ve always believed that a touch of foil can make even the simplest card design feel magical—and this one-line Santa card from The Rabbit Hole Designs proves it! I love how this project combines modern line art with classic Christmas charm, all wrapped up in layers of red, gold, and sparkle. And the best part? It’s one of those designs that looks like it took forever, but really comes together quickly once yo

Rick Adkins
Oct 19, 2025


Elegant Embossed Resist Christmas Card | The Rabbit Hole Designs One Line Santa
If you’re like me, you love creating cards that look elegant and polished—but don’t actually take all day to make. Today’s project is one of those designs that gives you that “wow” factor with very little fuss. I’m sharing an elegant embossed resist Christmas card featuring the One Line Santa Stamp Set from The Rabbit Hole Designs , and I have to say… this one feels like pure holiday magic. Between the shimmer of gold embossing and the bold blend of Distress Ink colors, it’

Rick Adkins
Oct 16, 2025


One Layer Christmas Card | Masking Technique with Christmas Cats
If you’ve been around my craft room for a while, you already know I’m a huge fan of cards that look complicated but are secretly super...

Rick Adkins
Oct 9, 2025


Glow in the Dark Halloween Card | Spooky Web Mouse Ears & Ghost Mouse Dies | Scrappy Boy Stamps
Halloween is one of my favorite times to play with cardmaking supplies because it lets me mix playful and spooky in ways that feel so...

Rick Adkins
Sep 22, 2025


Rainbow Rings Happy Pride Card: Super Easy
Every year during Pride Month, I find myself reaching for all the bold, beautiful colors in my stash. There’s just something about a...

Rick Adkins
Jun 25, 2025


Create a Stunning Egyptian Mask Birthday Card: Video Tutorial
Today, I’m sharing a birthday card that’s sure to turn heads and create a bit of birthday magic! I’ve always loved the idea of crafting...

Rick Adkins
Jun 9, 2025


How to Pick the Perfect Pattern Paper for Any Card
Let’s talk about patterned paper. You know… those beautiful papers we buy with the best intentions, only to let them sit untouched...

Rick Adkins
May 28, 2025


Sea-ing Is Believing: Whale-Inspired Card with Ocean Vibes!
Have you ever had a card idea come together before your coffee was even finished brewing? That was me with this card. I sat down with...

Rick Adkins
May 16, 2025


Sending Snoot Boops: Miss Ink Stamps
Have you ever had one of those moments in the craft room where you just can’t stop smiling because a stamp set is so darn cute? That’s...

Rick Adkins
Apr 18, 2025


Happy Hanukkah Card: Video Tutorial | Holiday Card Series Day 15
Hello, crafty friends! I’m so excited to share today’s card with you, especially because it’s part of my Holiday Card Series, and this...

Rick Adkins
Dec 18, 2024


Winter Wishes & Snowflake Kisses Card
Hello, crafty friends! Winter is one of my favorite times of the year to create cards—there’s something magical about capturing the...

Rick Adkins
Dec 17, 2024


Turkey Cupcake Grateful Card: WOW Embossing Powders
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a card that’s equal parts fun, unique, and packed with...

Rick Adkins
Nov 17, 2024
