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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


Cozy Winter Charm | Square Snugglebuck Card with Ink Blending & Embossing
There’s just something magical about mixing soft winter hues with a sweet little reindeer, and today’s square card brings all that cozy charm to life. I started by stamping the adorable Snugglebuck image onto Neenah Classic Crest Solar White and coloring him with my Triblend Markers —those warm browns and that bright red nose make him instantly irresistible. Once everything was dry, I used circle dies to cut out both the image and the “Stay Cozy My Dear” sentiment, giving e

Rick Adkins
5 days ago


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


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


Funny Christmas Coffee Card | Featuring Unity Stamp’s Don’t Cluck With My Coffee Set
Some mornings during the holidays, I find myself needing just one more cup before I can even think about decking the halls or humming along to Christmas music. That little bit of caffeine seems to turn my “bah humbug” into “fa la la.” So when I pulled out the Don’t Cluck With My Coffee stamp set from Unity Stamp Company, I couldn’t help but laugh. The sassy chicken holding her steaming cup of coffee perfectly summed up that pre-coffee holiday mood, and I knew she had to st

Rick Adkins
Oct 31


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


Clean & Layered Fall Coffee Card | Unity Stamp Company Fall To Go
There’s just something about fall that makes me reach for warm kraft cardstock , a cozy cup of coffee, and a pile of pumpkin stamps. Today, I’m sharing a clean and layered card design featuring the Fall To Go Stamp Set from Unity Stamp Company —a set that combines all my favorite things about this season: coffee, pumpkins, and that thankful feeling that comes with crisp mornings and cozy afternoons. If you’ve ever wanted to create a card with subtle dimension and texture wit

Rick Adkins
Oct 24


Sassy Square Christmas Card | Coloring the Hissy Kringle Pissy Kitty Stamp
You know those days when your Christmas spirit feels just a little... done ? Maybe it’s the third batch of cookies that burned or the pile of glitter that somehow ended up on the dog. Either way, sometimes you just need a little sass with your sparkle—and that’s exactly what today’s card brings. I’m sharing a square Christmas card featuring the Hissy Kringle Pissy Kitty Stamp Set from Unity Stamp Company . This grumpy little guy is the perfect antidote to overly sweet holida

Rick Adkins
Oct 17


Clean & Simple Christmas Card with the Red Nose Stamp Set | C.C. Designs October Release Hop
The holidays are just around the corner, and I don’t know about you, but this is the time of year when my craft table is covered in bits...

Rick Adkins
Oct 10


Clean & Simple Christmas Card | Henry & Twila Christmas Sneak Peek from C.C. Designs
There’s something about the start of the holiday crafting season that makes me want to pull out all my Christmas stamps and start...

Rick Adkins
Oct 8


Sneak Peek! Clean & Simple Christmas Cards with C.C. Designs Misfits & Red Nose
It’s that time of year again—sneak peek season! The October 2025 release from C.C. Designs is full of festive fun, and today I’m sharing...

Rick Adkins
Oct 7


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


Clean & Layered Christmas Gnomes Card with Scrapbook.com Stamps & Dies
The moment I pulled out the Christmas Gnomes Stamps and Coordinating Dies from Scrapbook.com , I knew they were going to become the...

Rick Adkins
Oct 3


Mixing and Matching Stamp Sets For the Perfect Magical Christmas Card | The Rabbit Hole Designs
There’s something about Christmas cardmaking that makes me want to pull out every single stamp set I own and start mixing and matching....

Rick Adkins
Aug 9


How to Pick the Perfect Pattern Paper for Any Card
Let’s talk about patterned paper. You know… those beautiful papers we buy with the best intentions, only to let them sit untouched...

Rick Adkins
May 28


Hopping By To Say Hi Card: Easter Gnomes Stamp Set | Scrapbook.com
Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m excited to share a fun Easter card that’s full of charm and dimension. I used the Easter Gnomes Stamp...

Rick Adkins
Mar 28


Easy Friendship Card with the Neighborhood Bar Stamp Set
Hey friends! Today, I’m sharing a fun and easy friendship card featuring the Neighborhood Bar Stamp Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps . This...

Rick Adkins
Mar 24


Three Cards One Layout: You Fill My Cup Stamp Set | Pixi Dust Designs
Creating multiple cards from one layout is one of my favorite ways to streamline the card-making process while still ending up with...

Rick Adkins
Mar 16


Stacking Images Technique: Video Tutorial | Caffeinated Critters Bundle | The Rabbit Hole Designs
Hey, crafty friends! Have you ever looked at a stack of adorable critters and wondered how to create that perfectly aligned, layered look...

Rick Adkins
Mar 8
