Easy Techniques to Make Stunning Cards in Minutes

Have you ever discovered a card-making trick so simple yet so beautiful that you can’t stop using it? Today, I’m sharing one of my all-time favorite easy techniques—and it involves something you probably already have at home: baby wipes! This fun, mess-friendly method is perfect for adding rich, blended colors and gorgeous texture to your … Read more

Learn to Color With Stampin’ Blends

Today’s project is filled with tips for using stamp sets with coordinating punches and for coloring with Stampin’ Blends (my favorite way to color!) Stampin’ Blends are alcohol markers and they make coloring so easy with great results. Prior to discovering Stampin’ Blends, I really disliked coloring! I would do anything to avoid it. But … Read more

Stamp Layering & Color Combos To Create Beautiful Pansies

Stamp Layering & Inking Techniques for Realistic Flowers

Pansies come in all different beautiful colors, and you will have so much fun stamping them using the Pansy Patch stamp set and the fun color combos I have for you. Stamp layering allows you to really play with colors and create so many different looks. No two will ever be the same. Grab any … Read more

Acrylic Block Stamping For Card Making Backgrounds

Acrylic block stamping to make easy backgrounds on cards

Have you ever tried acrylic block stamping to make fun backgrounds using the Stampin’ Write water based markers? It’s fun and you just never know what results you will get. Every single card you make will turn out different with this technique. And hey, it’s just card stock, so if you mess up a couple, … Read more

Use Layered Circles For a Fun Look On Handmade Cards

layering circles on create different patterns and designs on handmade cards

I have something fun to share with you today! We are going to use layered circles in all different ways to create some fun cards. The options are endless, and you can use any sized circles. Cut these layered circles with punches or dies, you just need several different sizes. The magic happens when you … Read more

Learn How to Use the Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder

learn how to use the sweet citrus hybrid embossing folder in the stampin cut & emboss machine

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

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

Where to Find Card Making Ideas

where to find card making ideas

I think one of the hardest things about learning to make cards is where to find card making ideas. The struggle is real, even for myself and I have been making cards for about 30 years! You all think I am so creative…but really, I am not! But, over the years I have learned where … Read more

Baby Wipe Technique Tutorial + a Fun Fold Card Idea

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Today I am sharing 2 different ways to use the Baby Wipe Technique on your cards to achieve some beautiful results rather easily. I am also super excited to have my daughter Jesi home to help me with this video. The baby wipe technique has been around for years but it’s always so fun to … Read more