Z Card Making for Beginners (older posts)

Guide to Card Making Stamps

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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

Best Inks for Stamping

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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

Learn How to Cut Card Stock

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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

Top 10 Card Making Tools

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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

Best Adhesives for Card Making

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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

How to Color Stamped Images

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Learn how to color stamped images with 4 easy methods! Your paper craft projects will look great with these creative coloring techniques! I have lots of tips for each method so that you can decide what you like. It’s truly a personal preference and how you like to color. Whether you are brand new to … Read more

Learn How to Heat Emboss

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Have you ever wanted to try heat embossing and you were not quite sure how? Or maybe you were not very successful and it did not turn out like you wanted. The technique is easy if you follow these simple steps. You’ll be a pro at it in no time! I love to heat emboss, … Read more

10 Embossing Folder Tips & Tricks | Make Your Paper Crafts Awesome!

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Make your paper crafts awesome with these 10 Embossing Folder tips & tricks. Learn the proper embossing sandwich or plate + fun ideas.

Do you know how to emboss? Need to know the proper sandwich or plate to use with your embossing folder? I will show you everything you need to know. You’ll be anxious to get in your craft room!

An embossing folder can add so much to your handmade cards, especially when you combine it with some of these different techniques.

I hope you’re inspired to play with these techniques. Remember, it’s only paper. If you don’t like what you try, pitch it and play some more.

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Learn a tip or 2 & try something new with these 10 Embossing Folder tips & Techniques!

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How To Turn Cactus Cuties Into Awesome Simple Handmade Cards

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Whether you’re a beginner at card making or just love to make simple handmade cards you will pick up some great tips in this video tutorial! The Cactus Cuties stamp set is so CUTE! And super easy to make simple cards with.

Today I want to show you how to start your simple handmade cards with a SIP – stamps, ink and paper, and then–STEP IT UP! I hope you like the projects!

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Check out the video for all the tips I give you; especially for using “multi-image” punches!

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Beginning Card Making Part 2: The Complete Guide To Make Easy Cards

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Beginning Card Making Part 2 is full of stamping tips, how-to’s, and easy card making ideas anyone can make. Are you new to card making? Or just getting started and a bit confused as to how to start? Are you overwhelmed with the large product selection? I am here to help! Beginning Card Making Part … Read more

Cute Handmade Cards: How to Put Fun Into Card Making

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I’m going nuts about squirrels and making cute handmade cards! Let me teach you how to make 5 minute cards that work for so many occasions! Need a cute handmade birthday card? Or maybe a card of cheer and encouragement? Keep reading!

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These little guys are so adorable and so fun to stamp. Once I started playing with this stamp set, I could not stop. So I have 3 cute handmade cards to share with you today.

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Words of Encouragement Cards: How Your ‘Strong of Heart’ Cards Help

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I find myself needing ‘words of encouragement cards’ often these days. And guess what? Stampin’ Up! has the ‘Strong of Heart’ stamp set that gives you opportunity to help in more than one way.

Make these easy DIY Words of Encouragement Cards and support your family and friends going through a rough patch AND know that $3 from the sale of each ‘Strong of Heart’ stamp set goes to support heart health.

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I kept the stamping simple, which is perfect to create a quick card to put in the mail to someone who needs it.

In my video, I also share how to make the “messy bow” with the silver cord that is under the greeting plus a few other stamping tips that I am sure will help you with all your card making.

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