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Give Your Halloween Cards a Foiled Glow Up
I love when one cardmaking technique can take a familiar stamped image and make it feel completely different. That was the idea behind these four Halloween cards. I wanted to play with the spooky images from the R.I.P. Stamp Set from Unity Stamps, but instead of simply stamping and coloring them, I decided to experiment with Deco Foil Transfer Gel Duo and see what would happen when I brought foil into the mix. The result is a collection of dramatic Halloween cards with plenty

Rick Adkins
3 days ago


Four Halloween Card Layout Ideas That Make Pattern Paper Shine
One of my favorite things about cardmaking is discovering a layout that can be used over and over again. When I find one that works well, I rarely stop at making just one card. Instead, I'll cut enough pieces to create several cards at the same time, changing only a few elements to give each one its own personality. That's exactly what happened with these Halloween cards.

Rick Adkins
Jul 23


A Simple Scrap Busting Bookmark for Cardmakers
If you're anything like me, you probably have a growing collection of cardstock scraps and leftover pieces of patterned paper that feel too pretty to throw away but too small to use on a traditional card. Over time, those little bits can pile up and create clutter in your craft space. That's exactly what inspired today's project.

Rick Adkins
Jun 24


How to Make a Clean and Simple 4th of July Card with Die Cuts and Dry Embossing
There is something timeless about a red, white, and blue color palette. Every year when patriotic holidays roll around, I find myself reaching for classic stars, bold cardstock colors, and simple layouts that let the design speak for itself. While creating this 4th of July card, I challenged myself to keep the design clean and simple while still making it feel festive and eye-catching.

Rick Adkins
Jun 24


Stash Busting Cardmaking: Create an Elegant Wedding Congratulations Card
One of my favorite challenges as a cardmaker is creating something that feels fresh and special while using supplies I already have on hand. Over the years, I've collected stamps, dies, embossing folders, and cardstock that I absolutely love, but sometimes those older supplies get pushed aside in favor of the newest releases. For this Summer Wedding Congratulations Card, I wanted to challenge myself to revisit some favorites from my stash and pair them with beautiful cardstoc

Rick Adkins
Jun 9


Easy Cardmaking Idea for Creative Slumps: A Clean and Simple Anniversary Card
Have you ever sat down to make a card, looked at your supplies, and suddenly had no idea what to create? I think every cardmaker has been there. Sometimes the hardest part of making a handmade card isn’t the stamping or die cutting—it’s simply deciding where to begin. That’s exactly why I created my Draw Four Make a Card series. It’s a simple, practical way to take the guesswork out of designing by using four prompts to guide the process.

Rick Adkins
Apr 27


Triadic Color Schemes Made Simple for Cardmakers
If you’ve ever sat down to make a card and completely stalled out at the color stage… you are absolutely not alone. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had a stamped image ready to go, markers in hand, and still couldn’t decide what colors to use. That kind of overwhelm can take all the fun out of creating

Rick Adkins
Apr 1


Slimline Friendship Card Tutorial with La Bu Who Dies and Stamps from The Rabbit Hole Designs
I’ve been in one of those “use what I already have” moods lately… you know the kind where you start digging through your cardstock scraps and suddenly feel like you’ve discovered a hidden treasure. That’s exactly where this card began. I had a pile of colorful scraps on my desk and wanted to turn them into something cheerful, playful, and a little unexpected—and these adorable Juju characters from The Rabbit Hole Designs were the perfect fit.

Rick Adkins
Mar 29


Create AMAZING Valentine's Cards with Supplies from Your Stash!
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and there's nothing quite like a handmade card to show someone you care. Today, I'm excited...

Rick Adkins
Jan 15, 2025
