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Make 11 Unique Cards & a Gift Box – New Online Stamping Class

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As we are all gearing up for the holidays, you might be surprised at my November online card making class.  It’s not holiday or Christmas themed!  In this class you will be able to make 11 unique cards & a gift box to put them in so you can package them up and give as a gift!

What better way to show someone you care than giving them a set of handmade greeting cards that they in turn can use to bless someone special.  Or, use this tutorial to create gorgeous cards to use yourself to send to your family and friends.

For this months class we are using the Gorgeous Posies stamp set by Stampin’ Up!.  This flower set is stunning and stamps beautifully.  It also has a great variety of greetings.  Did you miss this stamp set?  I know many have.  It’s actually designed to go with the Gorgeous Poises Card Kit, but it is a great stamp set all on it’s own.

Make 11 unique cards for all occasions and package them in a gift box for a lovely DIY gift idea.

How to Get This Online Stamp Class for Free

To get this month’s online stamping class for free, all you need to do is place a $50+ order in my online store by November 10th, 2020.  Make sure to use the ONLINE CLASS HOST CODE: KQRPNHRG and I will send you the free class PDF Tutorial.  Keep reading for all the details.

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2 Winning Card Ideas You Can Make with Scrap Paper

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I’ve got 2 winning card ideas you can make with scrap paper or designer paper. Easy card making ideas you’ll love!

If you are like me, you always have scraps of DSP (Designer Series Paper) sitting around that you just can’t throw away.  It’s hard to do when they are so pretty, but do you use those scraps?

Take these 2 card sketches, grab your scrap paper and you’ll have some winning cards made in minutes!

2 winning card ideas you can make with paper scraps in under 5 minutes.

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Elegant Christmas Cards to Make That Will Leave You Saying WOW

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Want to see elegant Christmas cards to make that will leave you saying WOW?! These card may look difficult to make but they are easy.

These are a little “over the top” for the style of cards I normally make and share, but I thought you’d like something a little different.

If you want to make your own elegant Christmas Cards, you may want to copy these.  The Poinsettia Dies are the star of the show.  I used the Poinsettia Petals stamp set, but only for the stamped greetings. If you’d like to copy these cards, you could use stamps you already have and just purchase the dies. 

Elegant Christmas cards are perfect to make this holiday season

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Best Gift Giving Note Cards You Can Make in Minutes

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See some of the best gift giving note cards you can make in minutes. Let your designer paper and scrapbook paper do the work and make cool handmade gifts.

The holidays are right around the corner and I love to give handmade gifts.  This year my list is quite long, so I need to keep it easy and fairly quick.  These note cards that I am sharing today are perfect for gift giving.  Package 6-8 of them up into the adorable mini Paper Pumpkin box and you have the perfect gift!

These 'Whale of a Time' papers make the best gift giving note cards.

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How to Make Cards That are Jaw Dropping Easy

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Learn how to make cards that are jaw dropping easy AND let me show you how to think outside the box a bit for creative ways to use that scrapbook paper, or designer series paper as we call it in the Stampin’ Up! world! Sometimes it’s the unlikely combination of products that make for some pretty quick and easy cards for all occasions!  Christmas paper does not have to be for Christmas cards, especially when we combine it with some “all-occasion” greetings! Ready to learn how to make greeting cards with this easy method?

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Simple Card Layout That’s Perfect for Making Easy Christmas Cards

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Hello stamping friends. I’m excited to share a simple card layout that’s perfect for making easy Christmas cards. I’ve got a bonus today too–a great Tutorial with 10 layouts using Designer series paper. You’ll use this tutorial year round; just change papers and stamps and you’ll be good to go!

How do you make beautiful Christmas cards? Start with some paper scraps!  Cut strips of some of your Designer Series Paper and get to crafting! 

I’ve also got a bunch of tips for using the Banners Pick a Punch–you are going to love this punch! Makes card making super simple!

And, as if that is not enough, it’s my monthly blog hop with my international stamping friends so they all have projects to share with you too!  You better grab a cup of coffee before you read on, there is a lot to read about!

A simple card layout makes it easy to create Christmas cards.

It’s Blog Hop Time

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How to Add Texture to Your Handmade Cards

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How to add texture to your handmade cards

The more you can add texture to your handmade cards, the bigger “wow” factor it will have.  Today we are using the Tin Tile 3D Embossing folder to add amazing texture and fun to your cards. It really amps up the fun in not only card making technique but in creating those beautiful handmade cards!

These are actually cards I have a while back but I wanted to bring them back for those of you who are new to following me.  A few of the items used on the cards are now retired, but you can easily substitute other great card making supplies and embellishments.  The star of the cards–the Stampin’ Up! Country Home stamp set and the the ‘Tin File’ embossing folder is available.

How To Add Texture To Your Handmade Cards!

Add texture to your handmade cards quickly and easily. Jackie Bolhuis, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Monochromatic Christmas Cards to Make That Will Save You Time

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I’ve got monochromatic Christmas cards to make that will save you time and turn out lovely!

It is the time of the year to start thinking about making your Christmas cards.  And I know you want to know how to make beautiful Christmas cards that are simple to make. These are easy and minimal on supplies too. What’s not to love?!  

Both of these cards use the same “card recipe” and supplies.  The monochromatic Christmas cards designs keeps the supply list really small. 

This is a perfect card to make if your list is long and you have to make a lot of them.  These should make up pretty quick.

Monochromatic Christmas cards are easy to make and a time saver.

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Card Designs with One Paper Punch | 4 Cards

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Are you ready to see how to make 4 card designs with one paper punch? It’s fall y’all! Let’s make some apples and pumpkins and send out some easy and cute fall cards!

The Stampin’ Up! ‘Harvest Hellos’ stamp set and Apple Builder punch are some cool card making tools; I gotta tell ya! 

I actually shared these 4 card designs last year, but since it’s fall again, I thought I would share them again. I love showing you how easy it is to make 4 card designs in one sitting and get different looks.

Most of the products used on these cards are still available;  if something is retired, you can easily substitute some other fabulous card making supplies.

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Make Your Own Christmas Cards

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Make your own Christmas cards in minutes! Today I am sharing the Stampin’ Up! ‘Peace & Joy’ bundle featuring some fun bright projects made by Stampin’ Up!  You will be all ready to DIY your Christmas Cards with the free tutorial you can download.

I loved these ideas that Stampin’ Up! shared with us demonstrators and I wanted to share them with you.

You can make your own Christmas cards with peace, joy and light.

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How to Make a Gorgeous Fun Fold Card in Under 10 Minutes

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I’m super excited to show you a gorgeous fun fold card you can make in under 10 minutes. I love easy fun fold cards AND beautiful designer series paper so the combination just doesn’t get any better.

Want some other fabulous news? I get to share the awesome news of a Sale on Designer Series Paper!

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This gorgeous fun fold card is easy to make and is a perfect design idea for any of our beautiful papers.   Before we look at all the details for the card, I want to share with you the October Sale that Stampin’ Up! is having on Designer Series Paper.

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How to Make a Die Cut Window Christmas Card

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Want a fun and different project? You can learn how to make a die cut window Christmas card like this in a flash!

I am back today with my third set of cards using the Snowflake Splendor Suite.  I hope you are enjoying this blog/video series. It just takes a few extra supplies to “step up” a project and learning how to die cut a window for a card front is one of those techniques you’ll use over and over. 

Today we are focusing on the ‘So Many Snowflakes’ dies and the Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper, oh and a little stamping.

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