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Love Themed Shaker Cards: Video Tutorial | Valentine Day Cards
Hello, crafty friends! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to share the love than with a handmade card? Today,...

Rick Adkins
Jan 21, 2025


11 Cards on a Budget: May 2024 Paper Pad Pizzazz | Video Tutorial
Hello today I have a video tutorial to share with you where I made 11 cards using card templates and budget friendly pattern paper. The...

Rick Adkins
May 31, 2024


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


Bright & Fun Thank You Card - Hero Arts Tulip Bouquet & Liquid Watercolors
Welcome to my crafting corner! Today, I am excited to showcase the exquisite HeroArts Tulip Bouquet Stamp Set and demonstrate how to create a stunning card using their Liquid Watercolors. The combination of these high-quality products will bring your card-making endeavors to life with vibrant colors and beautiful floral designs

Rick Adkins
Jun 26, 2023


Creating Backgrounds with a Gel Press
Creating unique backgrounds for your paper crafts is a fun and exciting way to add character and personality to your projects. One popular method for creating backgrounds is by using a gel press with dye inks (from Stampin' Up!) and Distress Oxide Inks. In this blog post, we will explore the process of creating backgrounds with a gel press and provide some tips for achieving stunning results. What is a Gel Press? by Gelli Arts A gel press is a printing plate made from a gel-l

Rick Adkins
May 19, 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


Color Layering Waves Lattice Card - Hero Arts
Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a fun Lattice Card to share with you using two Color Layering Stamp Sets from Hero Arts. For the card I used the Color Layering Waves Stamp Set and the Color Layering Sea & Sky Stamp Set to create a fun beach themed card.

Rick Adkins
May 3, 2023


Metallic Iris Birthday Card - Hero Arts
Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am sharing the card I created for Hero Art's Stay Crafty Challenge for the month of April. The theme this month is "They Say it's Your Birthday". I love a good challenge and anytime I can pull out my Color Layering Iris Stamp Set to create a card I am all in.

Rick Adkins
Apr 20, 2023
