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How to Create an Accordion Fun Fold Card with a Hidden Inside Flap
If you love a fun fold that looks fancy but comes together quickly, this Accordion Fun Fold Card with a Hidden Inside Flap is such a treat to make. The gorgeous Rainbow Village 12x12 Pattern Paper from Paper Rose Studio does most of the work with its bold colors and playful artwork, and keeping the pattern lined up across the folds creates that seamless “wow” moment when the card opens. You’ll start by trimming your patterned paper to 4" x 12" and then cutting it down to 4"

Rick Adkins
4 days ago


Three Clean & Simple Christmas Cards with Rainbow Village Basics Pattern Paper
Today I’m sharing three clean and simple Christmas cards that were such a joy to make using the Rainbow Village Basics 6 x 6 Pattern Paper Pack from Paper Rose Studio. I’ve been reaching for this paper collection a lot lately because the colors feel cheerful and bright without losing that cozy holiday charm we all love. These cards are perfect if you want something festive and eye-catching that doesn’t require a ton of time or complicated techniques. Each design uses the sam

Rick Adkins
Nov 15


Triple Accordion Step Card with the Christmas Holly Collection | Elegant Holiday Card Idea
Every year as the holidays roll around, I love finding ways to make my Christmas cards feel extra special without spending hours at my craft desk. This year, I wanted something that felt elegant and dimensional—something that would stand out on a mantel but still fit neatly into a square envelope. That’s how this Triple Accordion Step Fun Fold Card came to life. It looks like a showstopper, but once you understand how the layers come together, it’s actually quite simple. I u

Rick Adkins
Nov 7


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


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


Quick & Easy Halloween Card Ideas ft. Paper Rose Halloween Hollow
Halloween always sneaks up on me. One minute I’m finishing summer birthday cards, and the next, I’m knee-deep in pumpkins, bats, and candy corn. If you’ve ever found yourself wanting to make a few festive Halloween cards without spending hours stamping or coloring, you’re going to love today’s project. I’m sharing three quick and easy clean and simple Halloween card ideas featuring the Halloween Hollow 6 x 6 Patten Paper Collection , Halloween Hollow Embossed Die Cuts , and

Rick Adkins
Oct 15


WHIMSICAL Woodland Christmas Flying Seagull Fun Fold Card with Paper Rose Studio
I’ve always loved sending cards that make the recipient pause, smile, and maybe even tilt their head a little to figure out just how the...

Rick Adkins
Sep 30


Create a Unique Autumn Card with the Exclusive Thankful Florals Stamp Set | Stamptember 2025 | Video Tutorial
It’s that time of year when cozy plaid, warm colors, and a little bit of layering can turn a simple card into something extra special....

Rick Adkins
Sep 23


Spanner Fun Fold Halloween Card with Paper Rose Studio Supplies
I love when a card design makes people stop and say, “Wait—how does that work?” That’s exactly what today’s project does. I’m sharing a...

Rick Adkins
Sep 15


Spooky Halloween Flat Top Box Fun Fold Card | Paper Rose Studio
Halloween cards are some of my absolute favorites to make—they’re playful, whimsical, and give us permission to go a little over the top...

Rick Adkins
Aug 31


Quadruple Z Fold Christmas Card with Paper Rose Studio
Every holiday season, I look for a card design that makes people stop, tilt their head, and say, “How did you make that?” This year, I...

Rick Adkins
Aug 15


Three Quick & Easy Cards using the Rainbow Garden Card Kit from Paper Rose Studio
If there’s one thing I hear often from fellow cardmakers, it’s this: “I want to create beautiful cards, but I don’t always have time to...

Rick Adkins
Jul 31


New Card Class Alert: Merry & Bright… and Folded Just Right!
There’s just something magical about a Christmas card that opens in an unexpected way. Whether it flips, slides, pops, or pulls—fun folds...

Rick Adkins
Jul 20


Cascading Pleats Tropical Christmas Fun Fold Card
Every now and then, I find myself wanting to create something that’s just a little extra. You know the kind of card I mean—the one that...

Rick Adkins
Jul 15


Create 4 Tropical Christmas Fun Fold Cards | Free Class Featuring Paper Rose Studio
If you're anything like me, when July rolls around, you're already dreaming up your holiday card designs. But let’s be honest—it can...

Rick Adkins
Jul 4


Impress with This 3D Shadow Box Card and Gift Box Duo | Video Tutorial
You know those moments when a regular flat card just doesn’t feel like enough ? That was exactly the case for me recently. I wanted to...

Rick Adkins
Jun 30


Unleash Your Creativity and Make Stunning Cards with the Stack Cut Shuffle Technique: Video Tutorial
Have you ever found yourself staring at your beautiful patterned papers, not quite sure how to pair them together or make the most of...

Rick Adkins
Jun 15


This Fold Works for BOTH A2 & A4 Cards – You’ve Gotta Try It!
Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing a card project that’s been such a delight to create—and I think you’re going to love it too....

Rick Adkins
May 31


Easy Embossed Backgrounds with Floral Elements: Paper Rose Studio
Every now and then, I get completely swept up in the joy of creating backgrounds—and when I say swept up, I mean the desk disappears...

Rick Adkins
May 15


Easy 8 1/2" x 11" Scrapbook Layout: Afternoon In The Park Basics Collection | Paper Rose Studio
If you’ve been following along with me for a while, you know I’m most at home making cards. But every now and then, I get this itch to...

Rick Adkins
Apr 30
