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Turn Simple Stencils Into Beautiful Cards
Sometimes the simplest supplies can create the biggest impact. That's exactly what I discovered while making today's pair of handmade cards featuring two of the July free gift stencils from Miss Ink Stamps. By combining bold ink blending with clean stencil designs, I was able to create two completely different cards—a colorful zebra birthday card and a tropical-inspired hello card—without relying on complicated techniques or lots of layers.

Rick Adkins
Jul 4


Floral Cardmaking with MISTI Tools
There’s something really satisfying about a clean and simple card that still feels finished and intentional. This card started as one of those “let’s keep it easy” projects and quickly turned into a great reminder of how powerful thoughtful tools and small design choices can be. When you let a few elements do the heavy lifting, you don’t need layers upon layers to make a card feel special. This project was created as part of an Instagram collaboration between My Sweet Petunia

Rick Adkins
Jan 17


Simple Puppy Cards on Kraft | One Layer Designs with Unity Stamps
Today I’m sharing a set of simple one layer cards that completely stole my heart. These sweet little pups from the Puppy Paws Stamp Set by Unity Stamps look absolutely adorable on kraft cardstock, and I love how the warm tone makes the colored pencils pop. I started by creating top-folding A2 card bases from 110 lb Kraft Cardstock , then stamped each puppy in Memento Tuxedo Black . A little soft shading with colored pencils brought each image to life, giving them that cozy

Rick Adkins
Dec 2, 2025


Unleash Your Creativity: Stamping Simple Cards with Hero Arts Stamps
In the world of crafting and card-making, few techniques are as versatile and satisfying as stamping. With a plethora of designs available, stamping allows you to create unique and personalized cards that are sure to delight their recipients. Today, we'll delve into the art of stamping simple cards using the wonderful Hero Arts stamps. So, gather your supplies, unleash your creativity, and let's dive into the enchanting world of stamping!

Rick Adkins
Jul 12, 2023


Stamping For Card Makers Simplify Your Start & Reduce Decision Fatigue
If you're an avid card maker, you know that the world of crafting supplies is vast and can sometimes feel overwhelming. With so many options available, it's easy to get caught up in decision fatigue, spending precious time and energy trying to choose the perfect embellishments and designs for your cards. However, there's one versatile tool that can simplify your card-making process and alleviate decision fatigue by following a few simple process.

Rick Adkins
Jul 10, 2023


Lovely Lilies Window Card: Easier Then You Think
Creating handmade cards is a delightful way to express your creativity and show someone you care. While it may seem daunting at first, crafting a stunning card doesn't have to be a complex task. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the process of making a Window Card using the Lovely Lilies Stamp Set & coordinating dies from the Rabbit Hole Designs. Don't worry; it's easier than you think!

Rick Adkins
Jun 29, 2023


Hawaiian Coral Off the Edge Card - Altenew
If you're looking to create a stunning off the edge card design, then the Hawaiian Coral Stamp Set from Altenew is a perfect choice. This stamp set features a large 7-layer spectacular bloom that is perfect for creating a unique and beautiful off the edge card design. In this blog post, we will go through the steps you need to take to create your own off the edge card design using the Hawaiian Coral Stamp Set.

Rick Adkins
May 15, 2023


Hello Amazing Card Inspiration
Hello amazing and welcome to my blog; today I have a fun card to share with you using the Butterfly Brilliance Stamp Set and coordinating dies. Here's a look at the card that I created to share today.

Rick Adkins
Apr 24, 2023


Easy & Quick Card using Stencils & Dies
Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a super fun card to share with you using the Boho Circle Stencil from Simon Says Stamp and some Distress Inks. This combination of products makes for some fun crafty play time to create backgrounds for your cards.

Rick Adkins
Apr 17, 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
