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Sporty All Star Birthday Card | Cute Kids I Love Sport + Helmet Die
Today I’m sharing a fun helmet-shaped birthday card that’s perfect for any all-star in your life! I used the Football Helmet Mini Album/Card Die Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps to create this bold red card base, and I have to say—the shape alone makes such a statement. To bring the design to life, I paired it with the Cute Kids I Love Sport Stamp Set and the matching Outline Dies . The little football player was stamped onto Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80 lb cardstock wi

Rick Adkins
3 days ago


Creating a Magical Mouse Shaped Christmas Gift Tag with Scrappy Boy Stamps
There’s just something extra special about a handmade Christmas tag, and this little mouse-shaped cutie might be one of my favorites yet! I started with the Mouse Ears Mini Album Die Set to create the shaped base, then reached for the Christmas Carol 6×6 Paper Pack and chose the gorgeous Christmas street-scene pattern to set the holiday mood. That stitched mouse head outline frames the background so sweetly, and once the base was ready, it was time to bring in the star of t

Rick Adkins
Nov 24


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


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


Popcorn-Themed 3D Gift Boxes | Scrappy Boy Stamps Die Set
If you’re anything like me, you probably love giving handmade gifts just as much as making handmade cards. There’s something extra special about handing someone a treat or small gift wrapped in something you created yourself. Today, I’m sharing a fun twist on gift packaging — two versions of the 3D Mouse Popcorn Box using products from Scrappy Boy Stamps. One has a bright, theme park-inspired look (perfect for any time of year), and the other has a festive holiday spin that’

Rick Adkins
Oct 21


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


Seas the Day | Masculine Viking Card Featuring Scrappy Boy Stamps
Masculine cards have always felt like one of those creative puzzles in cardmaking — fun, but a little tricky. I love all things cute and...

Rick Adkins
Oct 5


Glow in the Dark Halloween Card | Spooky Web Mouse Ears & Ghost Mouse Dies | Scrappy Boy Stamps
Halloween is one of my favorite times to play with cardmaking supplies because it lets me mix playful and spooky in ways that feel so...

Rick Adkins
Sep 22


Spooky Fun with a Diamond Stair Step Card | Featuring Scrappy Boy Stamps Trickster Ghost Collection
Sometimes in cardmaking, I find myself reaching for the same standard card bases over and over. They’re quick, easy, and familiar—but...

Rick Adkins
Sep 8


Spooky Pop-Up Envelope Halloween Card! | Halloween Card Series 2025
Halloween is hands-down one of my favorite cardmaking seasons. There’s just something magical about mixing bold colors, glitter, and...

Rick Adkins
Sep 3


Creepy Cute Halloween Card with A2 Man Eating Plant Dies | Scrappy Boy Stamps
Halloween cards are always so much fun to make, but if you’re anything like me, you sometimes want something a little different from the...

Rick Adkins
Aug 25


Fun Kids Birthday Card with Cute Dinosaurs Stamp Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps
Finding the perfect kids’ birthday card design can sometimes feel like a challenge. You want something colorful and fun, but also unique...

Rick Adkins
Aug 20


Quiet Strength Speaks the Loudest | The Author Stamp Set | Scrappy Boy Stamps
There’s something so beautiful about a sentiment that feels timeless, and the phrase “Quiet Strength Speaks the Loudest” from The Author...

Rick Adkins
Aug 17


Die Cutting Hack: Make a Gift Bag from Your Backpack Builder Die
If you’ve been crafting for a while, you know the thrill of finding a new way to use a favorite die set. It’s like discovering an extra...

Rick Adkins
Aug 11


Moon Landing Card That’s Out of This World!
There’s just something magical about space-themed stamps. Maybe it’s the endless possibilities or maybe it’s just the inner kid in me who...

Rick Adkins
Jul 28


Scene Card with Attitude! Clean & Simple Design Featuring Scrappy Boy Stamps
Let me tell you—sometimes a single sentiment can spark an entire card idea, and that’s exactly what happened here. I came across the “You...

Rick Adkins
Jul 14


Bold Patriotic 5x7 Card Idea with Scrappy Boy Stamps | American Flag Die Tutorial
The moment I saw the American Flag 2 Ways Die Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps , I knew I wanted to create something bold, clean, and...

Rick Adkins
Jun 23


Create a Stunning Egyptian Mask Birthday Card: Video Tutorial
Today, I’m sharing a birthday card that’s sure to turn heads and create a bit of birthday magic! I’ve always loved the idea of crafting...

Rick Adkins
Jun 9
