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Create These Designer Series Paper Cards in Less Than 5 Minutes

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If you are a new card maker or just like to make quick and easy cards, I have the perfect project for you. You can create two Designer Series Paper cards in under 5 minutes with this easy-cutting diagram! It’s time to use up some of the Designer Series Paper (DSP) that you have been … Read more

Double One Sheet Wonder – Make 11 Easy Cards

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Have you heard about ONE SHEET WONDER card making templates? If not, it’s a fun way to use up some of that Designer Series Paper stash and make some quick and easy cards. Today, we are changing it up a bit with a DOUBLE ONE SHEET WONDER. It’s basically the same, except rather than using … Read more

How To Make Beautiful & Easy Handmade Christmas Cards

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Want to make easy handmade Christmas cards this year? I have the perfect stamp set and instructions to help you to make your cards. This is the perfect design if you like to make quite a few, as there is not a lot of cutting and layering, yet, they look fantastic! Another reason I love … Read more

Easy to Create Simple Card Design Ideas

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I can’t wait to share these simple card design ideas that you can use over and over. All you need is a few paper strips, a basic shape, and 1 focal point. Your card will always look great with this layout and it’s a design that you can use with any stamps, paper, and ink!

Are you someone who struggles to think of simple card design ideas? My best advice is to take a basic design and use it with your stamps. Each card does not have to be unique or have a completely different layout!

I hope you love this simple card design and give it a try.

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This layout is super easy and the possibilities are endless. Need any tips for putting on the diagonal pieces? Be sure and watch the entire video where you can also see the cards up close– pictures just don’t do them justice.

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Blending Brush Card Background As Easy As 1-2-3 | Easy Card Making

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Your blending brush card background is the start to making an easy greeting card. That’s right, it’s time to break out the Blending Brushes and make an easy background!

I love using these blending brushes and I have a few tips and tricks to help you love them too! I’ll add the ‘Friends Are Like Seashells’ stamp set and have you falling in love with that too.

These note cards are perfect if you are a beginner, or if you want to make a quick and easy card for a friend.

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Want all the tips & blending secrets I have? Catch the full video!

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Masculine Card Ideas | 7 Greeting Cards Anyone Can Make Like A Pro!

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There are some awesome masculine card ideas and designs anyone can make like a pro! Follow this step-by-step tutorial for success if you find yourself struggling to come up with masculine cards.

Coming up with masculine card ideas can truly be a struggle and I am always looking for the perfect products to make quick and easy cards. I’m excited to share these 7 ‘guy cards’ anyone can make. You don’t need many supplies and you can make these for any occasion.

We are using a package of the ‘He’s the Man’ Designer Series Paper (DSP) and a little bit of cardstock. No stamping since this DSP has great die cuts!

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Make many masculine cards with this package of DSP that has 2 sheets of die cuts so you won’t even need to stamp!

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Easy Card Making Ideas: It’s A Great Feeling To Make A Card in 5 Min!

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These easy card making ideas will leave you feeling confident that you can make impressive handmade cards in minutes with minimal supplies. These are perfect for the beginning card maker, or anyone wanting to make fast, fun cards.

The Eclectic Garden stamp set has won a place in my heart for fun quick cards. Seriously, 5 minutes or less and you will have a card ready to send off to bless someone with happy mail!

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Not only are these fun images, but you also get some pretty great sayings in this stamp set. They are so quick and easy to stamp. Who says you need a lot of “stuff” to make pretty cards?

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New Stampin’ Up! In-Colors: Let These Bright, Fun Colors Lift Your Mood!

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The 2022-2024 Stampin’ Up! In-Colors have been released and these bright colors are sure to lift your mood and make you want to create a LOT! These colors are amazing and coordinate so well with each other, and also all the other colors Stampin’ Up! has.

I have several projects to share today, all highlighting these amazing new colors. I honestly think they are the BEST Stampin’ Up! In-Colors we have had in many years! PLUS, there are many coordinating products in these colors in the NEW Annual Catalog.

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Above you will see a monochromatic card made with each of the new In-colors. They are stunning alone, but wait until you see them together. I have lots of different projects to share in the video today, so make sure to check it out.

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Simple Watercolor Card: Learn This Technique For Easy Card Making

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A beautiful and simple watercolor card can be easily made with a water painter & Stampin’ Up! ink pads. This technique is easy and I am sure you can follow along with this step-by-step video tutorial.

To get started with your simple watercolor card you only need a stamp, ink, and a water painter or water brush. You will be looking for different stamps to try this simple technique on. I promise this is an easy card!

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Handmade Card Ideas To Make In 10 Minutes? Yes, Make 2 Of Them!

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Time is short and you want to make a card? Try these handmade card ideas that let you cut 2 card fronts at once. And all in 10 minutes! You will love this simple card layout and you’ll be able to use it over and over. These handmade card ideas work perfectly with any stamps, … Read more

Waves Of Inspiration: The Awesome Bundle That Inspired 3 Simple Greeting Cards

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Want to make 3 simple greeting cards? I’ve got Waves of Inspiration–Stampin’ Up!’s new bundle that makes card making a breeze!

Sometimes it is all about simple…other times you want to do make a card that has a little more. In today’s ‘Wave of Inspiration,’ I’ll show you how to take your cards from simple to stepped up!

Plus, we’re using the Stamparatus –learn how to use this awesome stamp positioner to add multiple colors to your stamped image!

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All you “beachy” people? You are going to love the WAVES OF INSPIRATION and all the goodies in the ‘Waves of the Ocean’ Collection.

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