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Monochromatic Christmas Card with the Whiteout Technique featuring One Line Santa
Today I’m sharing a cozy monochromatic Christmas card that brings together two of my favorite things: kraft cardstock and a simple technique that adds instant magic. This design features the One Line Santa Stamp Set and the Modern Luxury 6 x 6 Stencil from The Rabbit Hole Designs, and it’s all built around the Whiteout Technique. If you’ve ever wanted a card that looks detailed without heavy coloring, this technique might be your new best friend. I’ve been leaning into clea

Rick Adkins
1 hour ago


Snow Wizard Holiday Gift Tags with Miss Ink Stamps | Stenciled Backgrounds + Die Cuts
There’s something about holiday gift tags that always sparks a little extra joy for me. Maybe it’s because they’re small, quick to make, and instantly festive, or maybe it’s because I still remember helping my grandmother make tags for every single present under her tree. She always said the tag was the first “sneak peek” of the gift, so it deserved just as much attention as the wrapping itself. These Snow Wizard Holiday Gift Tags from Miss Ink Stamps brought back that same f

Rick Adkins
22 hours ago


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
2 days ago


Christmas Ducks: A Sweet Stenciled Background + Simple Design
There’s just something about quirky holiday cards that makes me smile, and today’s project definitely falls into that category. I’ve been on a clean and simple kick lately, especially for Christmas cards, and this sweet little design came together after I pulled out the Ducks in a Row Stamps & Die Bundle from The Rabbit Hole Designs. I paired it with the Oh Duck Stencil and the Holiday Background Builder Stencil , and before I knew it, I had a festive flock of ducks wearing

Rick Adkins
2 days ago


Holly Jolly Christmas Card with the Simon Says Stamp And Everything Nice Release
Hey crafty friends! I’m so excited to share this cheerful holiday card that’s bursting with festive layers, texture, and a little sparkle. This design came together using some of my favorite products from Simon Says Stamp’s And Everything Nice Release —and let me tell you, it’s one of those projects that looks delightfully detailed but is surprisingly easy to create once you break it down. I wanted something playful yet polished, and the combination of the Holly Jolly Stamp S

Rick Adkins
Nov 6


7 Creative Card Ideas with Unity’s November 2025 Kits
When a new month of Unity kits arrives in my mailbox, it always feels like Christmas morning. There’s something so inspiring about opening that package, seeing the red rubber in all its glory, and letting the creative ideas start flowing. This month, I couldn’t resist going all in. I pulled out the November 2025 Kit of the Month , the Uniquely Unity by Ang Kit , and the Background of the Month Kit —and challenged myself to create seven clean and layered card designs. Each car

Rick Adkins
Nov 4


Clean & Simple Card Design with the Stuck Duck Stamp Set
Sometimes the simplest cards are the ones that make me smile the most. I’ve always loved the idea of clean and simple designs that still feel full of character, and today’s project does exactly that. This card features the Stuck Duck Stamp Set and Air Mail Frame Stencils from Miss Ink Stamps —a perfect combo for creating something minimal yet playful. I wanted the design to stay crisp and uncluttered but still have a fun focal point, and this little duct-taped duck delivere

Rick Adkins
Nov 1


Clean and Layered Santa Christmas Card with The Rabbit Hole Designs
There’s something about clean and layered card designs that feels timeless—especially during the holidays. I love when a card has just enough detail to catch the eye but still feels light and airy. For this project, I wanted to capture that look using a few of my favorite supplies from The Rabbit Hole Designs—the One Line Santa Stamp Set and Holiday Background Builder Stencil . This combination gives you the perfect balance of playful whimsy and crisp design, and it’s a grea

Rick Adkins
Oct 30


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


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


Four No Line Watercolor Christmas Cards with The Rabbit Hole Designs October 2025 Mini Release
Hi friends, Rick here! I’m so excited to be sharing a fresh batch of holiday inspiration with you today. I recently got my hands on The...

Rick Adkins
Oct 4


Happy Halloween Card: Sentimentally Speaking Holidays
Halloween cardmaking is one of my favorite parts of the season. I love the mix of spooky and playful, and sometimes I like to surprise...

Rick Adkins
Oct 2


Festive and Easy Clean and Layered Christmas Card | Candy Christmas Dies | Spellbinders
When it comes to Christmas cards, I love creating designs that feel special without requiring hours of fussing over tiny details. This...

Rick Adkins
Sep 21


Cute Enough to Yodel AT: Prost! Stamp Set | The Rabbit Hole Designs
Some cards just make you smile the whole time you’re creating them, and this one was definitely one of those projects. I knew the Prost!...

Rick Adkins
Sep 19


Mele Kalikimaka with Ducks in a Row | A Fun Holiday Card with a Tropical Twist
The holidays always spark so much creativity in my craft room, and I love finding ways to put a playful spin on classic Christmas themes....

Rick Adkins
Sep 18


Halloween Is Meowgical: Cute Kitty in a Pumpkin Card
There’s just something about Halloween that makes me want to mix a little whimsy with my crafting. Maybe it’s the playful decorations, or...

Rick Adkins
Sep 13


Scared Sheetless! Cute & Spooky Halloween Card with Boo Sheets Stamps
Halloween is one of my favorite times to craft because it gives us the chance to play with both spooky and silly. For this card, I wanted...

Rick Adkins
Sep 6


Spooky Cute Halloween Card with the Vampy Friends Stamp Set
Halloween cards are some of my favorites to make because they let me mix spooky details with playful, lighthearted designs. I love the...

Rick Adkins
Sep 1


Nordic Whimsy in 3 Clean & Simple Card Designs | Poppy Stamps
I’m so excited to be a guest designer with Poppy Stamps this month, and I couldn’t wait to share a few cards featuring their Nordic...

Rick Adkins
Sep 1
