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Oh Holy Night Nativity Card | 5x7 Christmas Card with Holly Jolly Stamps
Today I’m sharing a sweet and peaceful 5x7 nativity Christmas card created with the Holly Jolly Stamp Set , Holly Jolly Pixi Cuts , and the Oh Holy Night Sentiment Die from Pixi Dust Designs. I started by stamping the manger image onto Hammermill Smooth Cardstock and coloring everything with my Ohuhu Brush Markers to give the scene a soft, warm glow. Once everything was cut out with the coordinating Pixi Cuts, I moved on to the background—my favorite part. A fresh panel of

Rick Adkins
Nov 27


Clean & Layered Christmas Reindeer Card with Ink Blended Lights | Scrappy Boy Stamps
There’s something about a clean and layered Christmas card that feels both timeless and fresh, and today I’m excited to share one I had so much fun putting together. If you’ve ever wanted a card that looks detailed but doesn’t require lots of complicated steps, this design might be exactly what you’re looking for. I love projects that let the patterned paper shine, offer a simple focal point, and leave room for a little playful detail. This reindeer card checks all the boxes,

Rick Adkins
Nov 19


Flip Open Present Gift Card Holder featuring Scrappy Boy Stamps
Gift cards are always a great go-to, but let’s be honest—sometimes they can feel a little impersonal. So why not give them a handmade touch that makes the presentation just as exciting as the gift inside? That’s exactly what inspired today’s project. I wanted to create something that felt special, interactive, and surprisingly easy to make, and the Flip Open Present Die Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps was perfect for the job. These cards look like little wrapped gifts right on

Rick Adkins
Nov 12


Quick Christmas Cards with the Christmas Carol Collection | 6 Cards from One Set!
Every year around this time, I find myself trying to balance the joy of creating handmade Christmas cards with the reality of a busy schedule. Between shopping, decorating, and all the holiday happenings, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why I’m always looking for ways to simplify my cardmaking process without sacrificing the handmade charm I love. For this project, I turned to the Christmas Carol Collection from Scrappy Boy Stamps and created six quick Christmas cards

Rick Adkins
Nov 5


3 Easy “Grinchy” Christmas Cards You’ll Love Making
The holidays always seem to sneak up on me, and before I know it, I’m knee-deep in cardstock scraps and glitter, trying to finish a stack of Christmas cards. This year, I decided to keep things simple—but still full of personality—with three Clean and Simple designs that feature one of my favorite mischievous characters. Using The Green One Stamp Set from C.C. Designs , I created a trio of cards that are easy to make, fun to color, and guaranteed to make anyone grin. Each d

Rick Adkins
Nov 4


Double Z-Fold Christmas Card Ideas with Paper Rose Studio
Christmas card season is in full swing, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably reached that point where you want to make something a little extra special —something that stands out but doesn’t take hours to assemble. That’s exactly what inspired today’s project: a Double Z-Fold Christmas Card featuring some beautiful products from Paper Rose Studio . This design looks impressive when standing on display, yet it’s surprisingly simple to put together once you understa

Rick Adkins
Oct 30


Case Me A Christmas Card | 2025 Video Hop
The Case Me A Christmas Card Video Hop has quickly become one of my favorite holiday traditions, and I’m so excited to be part of the 2025 edition — especially since this is the last one for the year! Every designer in the hop was challenged to CASE (which stands for Copy and Share Everything ) a card from another creator in the lineup, and this time, I had the pleasure of CASE-ing a beautiful design from the incredibly talented Therese Calvird of Lost in Paper . Her style a

Rick Adkins
Oct 29


Who Needs Sugar Plum Fairies? Funny Christmas Card Featuring Scrappy Boy Stamps
The holidays are full of sparkle, music, and magic—but sometimes, a little laughter is the best way to spread Christmas cheer. When I saw the Butt Cracker Fairies Collection from Scrappy Boy Stamps, I couldn’t resist turning it into a cheeky, one-of-a-kind Christmas card. After all, who needs Sugar Plum Fairies when you can have these sassy little guys twirling their way across a stage—or in this case, a handmade music box! This card combines a playful sense of humor with a

Rick Adkins
Oct 27


Quick & Easy Christmas Card with the Holiday Lane Stamp Set
During the busy holiday season, I’m all about finding simple ways to make handmade cards that still look special and heartfelt. There’s just something about sending a card that feels warm and personal — especially when it looks like it took hours but really came together in a fraction of the time. Today’s card is the perfect example of that balance. I used the Holiday Lane Stamp Set and North Pole Collection Paper Pack from Unity Stamp Company to create a cozy little neigh

Rick Adkins
Oct 26


Easy Christmas Card Idea | Featuring Pixi Dust Designs Snowman & Santa Sock Dies
Hey crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a cheerful and slightly humorous Christmas card design that’s all about bringing a little sparkle and a lot of personality to your holiday crafting. This card was inspired by the Pixi Dust Designs Card Sketch for October 2025 , and it features two of my favorite things—fun dies and playful pattern paper! I used the Snowman and Santa Sock Die Set and the Christmas 6x6 Pattern Paper Pad from Pixi Dust Designs to create this lighthearted

Rick Adkins
Oct 23


Quadruple Z-Fold Christmas Card with the Red Nose Stamp Set
Have you ever reached that point in your holiday cardmaking where everything starts to blend together? The reds, greens, golds—all beautiful, of course—but sometimes I crave something that feels a little more special. That’s exactly where this project came from. I wanted a design that looked impressive but didn’t require hours of precision cutting or complicated measuring. Enter the Quadruple Z-Fold Christmas Card —a fun fold design that looks like it took forever, but hones

Rick Adkins
Oct 20


36 Fast & Fabulous Christmas Cards | Paper Rose Sweet Christmas Treats
Every year around this time, I find myself in the same situation — the holidays are creeping closer, and I realize I still need a stack of Christmas cards ready to mail. Sound familiar? It happens to the best of us! Between decorating, baking, and all the little festive moments, sitting down to make dozens of handmade cards can feel a little daunting. But this year, I found a total game changer: the Sweet Christmas Treats 6x8 Quick Cards Collection and Sweet Christmas Treats

Rick Adkins
Oct 15


Happy Festivus 3D Box Card with Scrappy Boy Stamps New Yorkers Collection
Happy Festivus, my crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a card that made me grin from ear to ear the whole time I was creating it — a Happy...

Rick Adkins
Oct 13


Clean and Simple Christmas Cards with the One Line Santa Stamp Set
Every once in a while, I stumble across a technique online that makes me stop what I’m doing and head straight for the craft desk. That’s...

Rick Adkins
Oct 11


Festive Hot Air Balloon Christmas Card | Pixi Dust Designs
Every year when I sit down to start my Christmas cards, I like to challenge myself to create at least one design that feels completely...

Rick Adkins
Oct 8


Clean & Simple Christmas Card with C.C. Designs Bumbles
Today’s card is a sneak peek of the brand-new Bumbles Stamp Set from the C.C. Designs October Release , and let me tell you—it’s an...

Rick Adkins
Oct 6


Christmas Wreath Card featuring Some Pig Stamps, Oh Happy Day Frame Dies, and Candy Stripe Stencil
Holiday cardmaking is one of my favorite times of the year. But if I’m being honest, sometimes it can start to feel a little...

Rick Adkins
Oct 4
