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How to Make a Handmade Fairy Tale Engagement Card with Die Cuts and Pattern Paper
There is something magical about creating a card for an engagement. It's more than celebrating a milestone—it's about capturing the excitement of a couple beginning their own happily ever after. Whenever I sit down to design an engagement card, I like to create something that feels timeless and elegant while still reflecting the personality of the couple receiving it.

Rick Adkins
Jul 7


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


PinkFresh Studio Daydream Edit Blog Hop
There’s something so satisfying about taking one beautiful floral collection and using it to create two completely different handmade birthday cards. That’s exactly what I loved about working with the new Daydream Edit release from Pinkfresh Studio. The products in this release are filled with delicate florals, soft details, and elegant layering options, which made it easy to explore two very different looks while still keeping the same cohesive style. For these two floral b

Rick Adkins
Apr 20


Hand in Hand Stamp Set Card | March 2026 Unity Kit of the Month Inspiration
There’s something so special about creating a wedding card by hand. It feels different. Slower. More intentional. When I sat down to work with the Hand in Hand Stamp Set from the March 2026 Kit of the Month ( US Subscription ) ( Canada Subscription ) at Unity Stamps, I immediately knew I wanted to keep the design clean and heartfelt. Weddings don’t need a lot of “extra.” They need meaning. This card is a reminder that simple stamping and thoughtful coloring can create somet

Rick Adkins
Mar 5


Creating A Fun Fold Upright Z-fold Card: Video Tutorial | Just Married Bundle | Pajama Crafter Stamps
Hello and welcome to my blog; I'm so excited to share a super fun card tutorial with you all today. Get ready to dive into the world of...

Rick Adkins
Apr 4, 2024
