Jackie 
OMG – you are going to love LOVE this super fun stamp set called Taco Fiesta! It’s full of great little “puns” that will make anyone smile. Make up a set of these to give as a gift, or to just mail to people to surprise them with a smile in the mailbox. Punny Note … Read more
Are you ready to have a little fun making 4 cards at one time? Have you heard of a One Sheet Wonder before? This card making concept has been around for years – probably 25+ years! So it is really not anything new, but we are always looking for little tweaks and versions. Today I … Read more
It’s that time of the month again! Let’s make four more Fun Fold Templates! Dave and I are back with Fun Folds Vol 8 template making class. We have found new templates for you to make and use to create some fun fold cards. After this class, you will have 32 different Fun Fold Templates! … Read more
I am so giddy with excitement to share my first project of 2023 and the new Stampin’ Up! January-April Mini Catalog. Plus, I can’t wait to show you how to use the Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder so you can learn how to stamp, emboss and die cut with these beautiful products! In the past, … Read more
As we wrap up a full year of card making inspiration and ideas, I thought it would be fun to look back at the top card making projects that I shared over this past year. Why are they top? Because YOU thought so! I looked back to the projects that received the most comments, views … Read more
These cards just say “fun.” At least to me…. How it can not be fun when we are talking about coffee, cocktails, chocolate and cookies! The Nothings Better Than stamp set has so many fun “mix and match” greetings in it that you can put together in a variety of ways. Just to share a … Read more
The Creativate Winter Retreat registration is now open! This is the BEST (and original) Online Stamping Retreat out there! We began these retreats in April of 2020 and each one just gets better and better. You don’t want to miss out! I hope you join us for our 12th quarterly retreat! The Creativate Team is … Read more
Today we are talking all about card making stamps! I have the complete guide to help you have success in your card making no matter what kind of stamps you use. Some stamps are “clear” while others are “red rubber.” Each type has its own unique things about them that you will want to know … Read more
One of the 3 key parts to learning card making is understanding all the different inks for stamping. There are so many options and it can be confusing and overwhelming. This article will teach you all about the best inks for stamping and help you understand which are the ones you truly need. This is … Read more
Part of learning how to make handmade cards is learning how to cut your card stock. You need to know how to cut your card bases, as well as what sizes to use for the layers. I have some simple cutting tips to share with you so that you can learn how to cut card … Read more
No matter what type of project or craft you are working on, having the right equipment will ensure your success. This article will share my top 10 card making tools and how to use them. Whether you are brand new to card making, or have been creating for a long time, these card making tools … Read more
What is the best adhesive for card making & scrapbooking (and other paper crafts)? As with everyone, I have my favorites and I want to share with you why I love the ones that I use. There are four different basic adhesives that I feel every card maker (and paper crafter) needs. These are the … Read more