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Clean and Simple Card with The Rabbit Hole Designs Stamps
Clean and simple cardmaking is one of those styles that looks effortless—but when done well, it feels thoughtful, polished, and full of intention. This encouragement card using The Rabbit Hole Designs Balloon Animal No. 1 Stamp Set is a great example of how a few well-chosen techniques can create a soft, uplifting design without overwhelming the eye. From the airy cloud background to the no-line watercolor balloon animal, every element on this card was chosen to support the

Rick Adkins
4 days ago


Easy Clean & Simple Christmas Card | Baby’s First Christmas
There’s something so special about creating a clean & simple baby’s first Christmas card , and this project felt especially fitting for my Gingerbread Greetings Video Series for December 2025. For today’s card, I used the Baby’s 1st Christmas Stamp Set from The Rabbit Hole Designs to stamp the presents, toy train, and box car images onto Hammermill Smooth 100 lb Cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink . I kept the look soft and sweet by coloring everything with my Copic m

Rick Adkins
7 days ago


Create Your Own UNIQUE Custom Backgrounds with Stencils
One of my favorite ways to keep cards clean yet interesting is by layering stencils to create something completely custom—and this card is a perfect example of how fun that can be. I started with the Torn Paper 4 x 8 Stencil from The Rabbit Hole Designs , lightly tracing the shape onto white cardstock before adding color around the outside of the design. After lining the stencil back up and masking off the colored areas, I layered the Oh Duck 6 x 6 Stencil right over the to

Rick Adkins
Dec 19, 2025


Discover the Wonders Beneath: Clean and Simple Ocean Card with Fin-Tastic!
There’s something so calming about ocean-themed cards, and this one really lets those sweet underwater images shine! For today’s project, I used the Fin-tastic Stamp Set from The Rabbit Hole Designs to create a playful coral reef scene filled with coral, seaweed, tiny fish, and seashells. I stamped everything in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink onto Hammermill Smooth 100 lb Cardstock and brought the images to life with my Ohuhu Pastel Brush Markers . The soft, cheerful coloring k

Rick Adkins
Dec 13, 2025


CAS Balloon Animals Monkey Card | Soft Watercolor + Simple Ink Blending
If you love a clean and simple look with just a touch of playful charm, today’s card is such a fun one to try. I pulled out the Balloon Animals 1 Stamp Set from The Rabbit Hole Designs and stamped the sweet monkey-on-a-palm-tree image in Memento Toffee Crunch for a softer, no-line look. Using Distress Ink Reinkers as watercolors, I added light, airy color that keeps the design feeling fresh and effortless. Once everything dried, I placed one of the circle stencils from Pe

Rick Adkins
Dec 4, 2025


A Festive Joyeux Noël Duck Card with TRHD Stamps & Dies
Today’s project is one of those cards that just makes me smile from the moment the background comes together. I started with a smooth ink-blended panel and brought it to life using the Holiday Background Builder Stencil from The Rabbit Hole Designs. The star pattern was perfect for a festive night-sky feel, and adding Champagne Gold Stencil Butter to the top and bottom gave it that gorgeous, twinkly shimmer. To tie everything together, I created my own coordinating gold-edg

Rick Adkins
Nov 28, 2025


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
Nov 16, 2025


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
Nov 14, 2025


Watercolor Poinsettia Christmas Card | The Rabbit Hole Designs Poinsettia & Pinecones
Hey there, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing one of my favorite types of holiday projects—a warm, rustic Christmas card with a watercolor twist. There’s something so timeless about pairing a bright red poinsettia with the earthy tones of kraft cardstock, and this design captures that cozy, handmade charm perfectly. I used the Poinsettia & Pinecones Stamp Set , Outline Dies , and Diamond District Layering/Nesting Dies from The Rabbit Hole Designs to create a card that looks

Rick Adkins
Nov 6, 2025


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, 2025


Santa’s Coming to Town: One Line Christmas Card with Foil & Sparkle
Who’s ready to add a little shimmer to their Christmas crafting? I’ve always believed that a touch of foil can make even the simplest card design feel magical—and this one-line Santa card from The Rabbit Hole Designs proves it! I love how this project combines modern line art with classic Christmas charm, all wrapped up in layers of red, gold, and sparkle. And the best part? It’s one of those designs that looks like it took forever, but really comes together quickly once yo

Rick Adkins
Oct 19, 2025


Elegant Embossed Resist Christmas Card | The Rabbit Hole Designs One Line Santa
If you’re like me, you love creating cards that look elegant and polished—but don’t actually take all day to make. Today’s project is one of those designs that gives you that “wow” factor with very little fuss. I’m sharing an elegant embossed resist Christmas card featuring the One Line Santa Stamp Set from The Rabbit Hole Designs , and I have to say… this one feels like pure holiday magic. Between the shimmer of gold embossing and the bold blend of Distress Ink colors, it’

Rick Adkins
Oct 16, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Handmade Christmas Card Idea | Gingerbread Greetings Series
One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is making cards that feel playful and unexpected. Sure, I love a classic wreath or tree...

Rick Adkins
Sep 26, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Playful Halloween Class Video and PDF Tutorial | Monthly Card Class | September 2025
Hello, crafty friends! I’m so excited to share this month’s online card class with you—my Playful Halloween Card Class ! This one is...

Rick Adkins
Sep 5, 2025
