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C. C. Designs February 2026 New Release: Cardmaking Ideas with New Release Products
Today I’m sharing a collection of handmade cards created with the February 2026 New Release from C. C. Designs , featuring the Tiger Hunt Stamp Set , Hunt Stamp Set , Spring Animals Stamp Set , and Pink Green Stamp Set . Each card highlights a different theme, but they’re all tied together with clean layouts, bright alcohol marker coloring, and soft ink-blended backgrounds. I love how these designs let the stamped images truly shine — whether it’s the bold blue tiger paired w

Rick Adkins
2 days ago


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


Unity Stamps' "Biggest Sale of the Year Week 2" Release
Today I am sharing ten different clean and simple cards using new stamps from Unity Stamps. These stamps just came out Thursday as part of their Biggest Sale of the Year for week 2. I stamped and colored all the images using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored them using my Triblend Markers and added some fine details with my colored pencils. In this release you will find a stamps for different occasions, and themes. Some are Winter, some are Christmas and some are a

Rick Adkins
Nov 22, 2025


Delicate Details Release Blog Hop | Pinkfresh Studio
There’s something so magical about release days, isn’t there? I always feel like a kid flipping through a brand-new box of crayons, ready to dive in and play. The new Pinkfresh Studio Delicate Details Release has that same spark for me. The mix of press plates, coordinating stencils, and dies makes it incredibly easy to create cards that look intricate without requiring hours at your desk. Today I’m sharing two cards I made for the hop, and both designs revolve around combin

Rick Adkins
Nov 14, 2025


Quack Quack Get Well Soon Card | The Rabbit Hole Designs | August New Release
When it comes to get well cards, I’ve always found that they can sometimes feel a little too serious. Of course, we want to show care and...

Rick Adkins
Aug 16, 2025


Fangtastic Fun C.C. Designs August Stamps in Action
Hey there, crafty friends! I am so excited to share today’s batch of Halloween cuteness straight from the brand-new Fangtastic Fun...

Rick Adkins
Aug 16, 2025


You Make Life Colorful!
Hello, crafty friends! I’m so excited to share today’s bright and cheery card with you. This design was inspired by Leslie Turner’s...

Rick Adkins
Jun 6, 2025


Friends Make Life Colorful: Colorful Friends Sneak Peek
Hello, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a bright and playful card that I created using the Colorful Friends Stamp Set from C. C....

Rick Adkins
Jun 5, 2025


It’s Here! Creative Card Sketches to Spark Your Mojo Vol. 1
If you've ever found yourself staring at a blank card base wondering where to start—or if you’ve sat down to create and just didn’t feel...

Rick Adkins
Jun 1, 2025
