Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Create an adorable birthday card featuring a sweet goose scene with @RickAdkins as he shares his favorite techniques for coloring with OLO alcohol markers, blending vibrant backgrounds, and adding depth with easy stenciling. In this step by step cardmaking tutorial, Rick walks you through alcohol marker coloring, ink blending, scene building, and simple ways to add dimension to your handmade cards. This project is perfect for birthday card inspiration and for crafters looking to build their confidence with OLO markers while learning versatile cardmaking techniques. Whether you're new to cardmaking or an experienced paper crafter, you'll discover tips and ideas you can use on all kinds of handmade cards and paper crafting projects.

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