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Creating Stunning ORNAMENT CARDS with Nontraditional Colors
When I sit down to make Christmas cards, I sometimes catch myself reaching for the same red, green, and gold. Don’t get me wrong—those...

Rick Adkins
Aug 27


Creepy Cute Halloween Card with A2 Man Eating Plant Dies | Scrappy Boy Stamps
Halloween cards are always so much fun to make, but if you’re anything like me, you sometimes want something a little different from the...

Rick Adkins
Aug 25


Adorable Mousey Christmas Card with Copic Coloring and Holly Express Pattern Paper
The holiday season is one of my favorite times to make cards, but I’ll admit—sometimes my designs can start to feel a little too similar....

Rick Adkins
Aug 23


Create Stunning Beach Cards! | Card Sketch For August | Video
Some cards just feel like sunshine, don’t they? That’s exactly how this one came together. I wanted something that screamed...

Rick Adkins
Aug 13


Fall Card Class: Make 4 Gorgeous Cards with the Grateful Gatherings Stamp Set
There’s something about crisp air, changing leaves, and a hot cup of coffee on a cool morning that makes me want to pull out all the rich...

Rick Adkins
Aug 8


Sassy Halloween Card with Copic Coloring and Patterned Paper Layers
There’s just something about Halloween cardmaking that invites a little mischief—and today’s project definitely delivers. I had so much...

Rick Adkins
Aug 6


Rainbow One Layer Card with the Crusty Set from C.C. Designs | Bright, Bold & Easy Coloring!
I don’t know about you, but I’ve always loved the challenge of making a one layer card feel dimensional and fun—especially when working...

Rick Adkins
Aug 4


Can You Make This Stunning Card with Only Three Tools? | Miss Ink Stamps Magnolia Frame Die
There are times in my craft room when I’m just staring at all my supplies, trying to decide where to start—and let’s be honest, that can...

Rick Adkins
Aug 2


Stretch One Layout into 3 Ocean-Inspired Cards
You know that sweet spot when a card layout just works? I recently hit that magic moment while playing with the Best Fishes Stamp and Die...

Rick Adkins
Jul 30


Moon Landing Card That’s Out of This World!
There’s just something magical about space-themed stamps. Maybe it’s the endless possibilities or maybe it’s just the inner kid in me who...

Rick Adkins
Jul 28


Sweet & Zesty Window Card Idea with Pixi Dust Designs Dies | Video Tutorial
If you’ve ever wanted to bring the feeling of summer into a card design, today’s project might just be your new favorite. I was inspired...

Rick Adkins
Jul 24


Create a Book Binding Fun Fold with C.C. Designs Sweet Bees Stamp Set
There’s something about bees and florals that just makes a card come alive, don’t you think? Today I’m sharing a fresh and fun book...

Rick Adkins
Jul 21


Make a Magical Pull Tab Fun Fold Card with Miss Ink Stamps
Have you ever had a stamp set that just made you smile the minute you saw it? That was me the moment I pulled out the Slugs & Kisses...

Rick Adkins
Jul 19


Tranquil Water Lilies Card Idea | Easy Ink Blending with Dies & Stencils | Video Tutorial
There are some card layouts I return to again and again—and this one has quickly become a favorite. I created a version of this card just...

Rick Adkins
Jul 17


Scene Card with Attitude! Clean & Simple Design Featuring Scrappy Boy Stamps
Let me tell you—sometimes a single sentiment can spark an entire card idea, and that’s exactly what happened here. I came across the “You...

Rick Adkins
Jul 14


Create a Whimsical Birthday Card Using Pixi Dust Designs Dies and Pattern Paper
Every now and then, a card comes together that just makes me smile—and this happy little owl birthday card definitely did just that. I’ve...

Rick Adkins
Jul 9


Create a Dino-rrific Handmade Card with C.C. Designs Dinosaurs and Ohuhu Markers
Lately, I’ve been reaching for some feel-good projects—the kind of cards that make you smile from the moment you pick up the stamp set....

Rick Adkins
Jul 7


Create 4 Tropical Christmas Fun Fold Cards | Free Class Featuring Paper Rose Studio
If you're anything like me, when July rolls around, you're already dreaming up your holiday card designs. But let’s be honest—it can...

Rick Adkins
Jul 4


Impress with This 3D Shadow Box Card and Gift Box Duo | Video Tutorial
You know those moments when a regular flat card just doesn’t feel like enough ? That was exactly the case for me recently. I wanted to...

Rick Adkins
Jun 30


How to Easily Create Realistic Skin Tones for Cardmaking | 3 Simple Steps
If you’ve ever stared at a stamped image and thought, “How do I even start coloring the skin?” — you’re in good company. I remember the...

Rick Adkins
Jun 28
