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DieCember® 2025 Bouncy Happy Birthday Die | Trifold Fun Fold Winter Card
There’s something so fun about taking a classic birthday design and giving it a winter twist, and today’s project does exactly that! This trifold window fun fold comes together beautifully with the Bouncy Happy Birthday Die Se t from the Simon Says Stamp DieCember® 2025 Release . I paired it with a few tried-and-true favorites— Under Water Layering Stencils , Modern Teardrops Wafer Dies , and the Twinkle Snowflakes Embossing Folder —to build a cool, layered look that peeks

Rick Adkins
Dec 4
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Holly Jolly Christmas Card with the Simon Says Stamp And Everything Nice Release
Hey crafty friends! I’m so excited to share this cheerful holiday card that’s bursting with festive layers, texture, and a little sparkle. This design came together using some of my favorite products from Simon Says Stamp’s And Everything Nice Release —and let me tell you, it’s one of those projects that looks delightfully detailed but is surprisingly easy to create once you break it down. I wanted something playful yet polished, and the combination of the Holly Jolly Stamp S

Rick Adkins
Nov 6
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Case Me A Christmas Card | 2025 Video Hop
The Case Me A Christmas Card  Video Hop has quickly become one of my favorite holiday traditions, and I’m so excited to be part of the 2025 edition — especially since this is the last one for the year! Every designer in the hop was challenged to CASE (which stands for Copy and Share Everything ) a card from another creator in the lineup, and this time, I had the pleasure of CASE-ing a beautiful design from the incredibly talented Therese Calvird of Lost in Paper . Her style a

Rick Adkins
Oct 29
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One Layer Christmas Card | Masking Technique with Christmas Cats
If you’ve been around my craft room for a while, you already know I’m a huge fan of cards that look  complicated but are secretly super...

Rick Adkins
Oct 9
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Create a Unique Autumn Card with the Exclusive Thankful Florals Stamp Set | Stamptember 2025 | Video Tutorial
It’s that time of year when cozy plaid, warm colors, and a little bit of layering can turn a simple card into something extra special....

Rick Adkins
Sep 23
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Herd It's Your Birthday Card | Highland Cows | Simon Says Stamp | Stamptember 2025
Hey crafty friends! Today I have a fun birthday card to share that combines rustic textures, layered design, and one very charming...

Rick Adkins
Sep 4
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Creating Joyful Cards with the Delicate Blossoms Stamp Set from Simon Says Stamp
Sometimes a card design just feels happy, doesn’t it? That was the case with this one—and I knew as soon as I placed that little colored...

Rick Adkins
Aug 8
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Celebrate with Colorful Florals! | Simon Says Stamp Delicate Blossoms Card
There’s something about a big, bold floral image that just makes my heart happy—especially when I get to fill it in with rich, cheerful...

Rick Adkins
Jul 31
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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
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Simon Says Stamp Round of Appaws – Clean & Layered Card Idea
Hey crafty friends! You know those stamp sets that immediately make you smile the moment you see them? That’s exactly how I felt when I...

Rick Adkins
May 20
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Hoppy Birthday Card: Hoppy Birthday Stamps & Dies | Simon Says Stamp
There’s something about spring that makes me reach for softer colors and cute critters—especially when I’m making birthday cards. And...

Rick Adkins
Apr 6
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Easy Happy Easter Card: Fast & Fabulous Cards In 4 Easy Steps | Video Tutorial
Spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for bright, cheerful Easter cards! Today, I’m sharing a quick and easy Easter...

Rick Adkins
Apr 2
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Winter Wonderland Card Making: OLO Markers | Simon Says Stamp
Hello, friends! I’m so excited to share this cozy winter-themed card with you today. When the weather turns chilly, there’s something so...

Rick Adkins
Jan 20
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Happy Hanukkah Card: Video Tutorial | Holiday Card Series Day 15
Hello, crafty friends! I’m so excited to share today’s card with you, especially because it’s part of my Holiday Card Series, and this...

Rick Adkins
Dec 18, 2024
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Halloween Card Parade
Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year to create cards! With all the spooky, cute, and downright eerie themes, I’ve found...

Rick Adkins
Oct 31, 2024
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Ink Blending and Coloring on Kraft Cardstock: Sweet & Spooky Halloween Day 11 | Video Tutorial
Hey, crafty friends! I’m so excited to share today’s card with you, especially since Halloween is just around the corner. I love making...

Rick Adkins
Sep 24, 2024
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It's Your Day To Celebrate: Clean & Simple Birthday Card Idea!
Hello, lovely crafters! Today, I'm thrilled to share with you a delightful and easy-to-make birthday card that is sure to bring a smile...

Rick Adkins
Aug 23, 2024
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Three Easy Hot Foiled Floral Cards: Sketched Rose Blossom & Leaves Hot Foil Plates | Simon Says Stamp
If you're anything like me, you're always on the lookout for ways to add that extra touch of elegance to your card-making projects....

Rick Adkins
Aug 19, 2024
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Halloween Cards Even A Beginner Can Make: Video Tutorial
As Halloween approaches, I always find myself getting a little more creative in the craft room. There's something about the spooky season...

Rick Adkins
Aug 13, 2024
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Hello Sunshine CAS Card!
Hello, crafty friends! Today, I'm excited to share a fun and unique card design that brings a bit of sunshine into your crafting space....

Rick Adkins
Jul 29, 2024
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