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Celebration Stencils Techniques: AECP Class Projects
Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am sharing my cards for the Celebration Stencils Techniques card making class that is part of the...

Rick Adkins
Apr 23, 2024


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


Graduation Slimline Cards
Hello and welcome to my blog! Today I am going to share with you two graduation cards and my review of the Mushroom Powder Puff Make up sponges for applying ink to projects. Slimline Graduation Card: First I am going to start off with the cards. I needed to make two graduation cards. Luckily both schools that I need the cards for had the exact same colors. I wanted to do something that we could stick money in and call it a day. So, Slimline cards it is. I used product

Rick Adkins
Jun 4, 2023


Using Derwent Watercolor Pencils with Stencils on a Card
Hello and welcome to my blog; today I am sharing a card I made with the Center Flower Stencil from Picket Fence Studios and my Derwent Watercolor Pencils. Surprisingly it wasn't as hard as you may think. Here's a look at the card I made to share today.

Rick Adkins
May 6, 2023


Keep the Faith Card - Paint-A-Flower Poppy Outline Altenew
Hello and welcome to my blog today I am going to share a card with you using the Paint-A-Flower Poppy Outline Stamp Set from Altenew. I love floral images and I really love one that I can color. So, this stamp set checked all the boxes for me.

Rick Adkins
May 2, 2023


Hello Amazing Card Inspiration
Hello amazing and welcome to my blog; today I have a fun card to share with you using the Butterfly Brilliance Stamp Set and coordinating dies. Here's a look at the card that I created to share today.

Rick Adkins
Apr 24, 2023


Occasionally Funny Birthday Card Inspiration
Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have another card using the Occasionally Funny Stamp Set and the Harvest Dies to share with you. Both the stamp set and the dies are on the Last Chance List and there's only a few days left to grab them before they are gone. Here's a look at my card today.

Rick Adkins
Apr 23, 2023


Springtime Miss You Card Inspiration
Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a spring miss you card to share with you. In today's post we are going to talk about dry embossing with stencils and selective coloring.

Rick Adkins
Apr 19, 2023


Easy & Quick Card using Stencils & Dies
Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a super fun card to share with you using the Boho Circle Stencil from Simon Says Stamp and some Distress Inks. This combination of products makes for some fun crafty play time to create backgrounds for your cards.

Rick Adkins
Apr 17, 2023
