Z Simple Cardmaking (older posts)

DIY Birthday Cards That Make Your Heart Lighter + Best Weenie Dog Ever!

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Let’s DIY Birthday cards that make your heart lighter with the best Weenie dog ever! These are adorable handmade cards anyone can make in minutes. AND I’ve got plenty of tips on using the Stampin’ Blends too–the best alcohol based markers on the market!

I had so much fun making these cards and I think I had a smile on my face the whole time! I am a bit partial to Dachshunds because one of my grand-dogs is a “weenie dog” as we call her. We also have a grand-dog that is a chiweenie. Whether you like Dachshunds or not, I hope these cards put a big smile on your face!

DIY Birthday cards featuring the Stampin' Up! Hot Dog are too adorable to pass up!

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Need Simple Cards for Men That Are Impressive and Fun to Make?

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Simple cards for men are one of the top tutorial requests I get. Since the Stampin’ Up! Winter Woods stamp set is retiring I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss the last chance opportunity to pick this set up.

These simple cards for men combine easy layouts with fun card making techniques too. 

I actually am pulling out 2 different posts from quite awhile back to share with you again. I love these techniques and this stamp set. And…it’s perfect for those masculine cards that we all struggle with!

Simple cards for men made with the Stampin' Up! Winter Woods stamp set.
This simple card for men uses only the base card layer.

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2 Simple Ideas for Cards to Make That Are Trendy and Beautiful

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Today I have 2 simple ideas for cards that you can make quickly using the SIP method of card making. STAMPS, INK and PAPER-that’s all you need! These cards are trendy and beautiful.

We are using the To a Wild Rose stamp set that is very versatile and the ideas are endless. After my featured projects & video for today, I share several other simple ideas for cards from a blog post a couple years ago. Make sure to check that post out for lots of ideas with this stamp set & coordinating dies.

These are simple ideas for cards using the Stampin' Up! To a Wild Rose stamp set.

This Stamp Set is Retiring May 3, 2021

I was super sad to see this stamp set on the retiring list. It is only available through May 3, so if you love it and want it, make sure to order soon.

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Easy Card to Stamp and Complete in 5 Minutes

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A Jaw-Dropping Easy Card to Stamp and Complete in 5 Minutes

This is a quick and easy card that you can stamp and complete in 5 minutes or less. Everyone needs a happy card in their mailbox and this is the one to make! Switch out the words for different ones in the stamp set to cover all sorts of reasons to send some happy mail. … Read more

How to Send an Ornate Thanks Sent With a Sensational Handmade Card

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An Ornate Thanks Sent With a Sensational Handmade Card

Want to see how to send an ornate thanks with a sensational handmade card? Grab your lovely designer or scrapbook paper the Stampin’ Up! ‘Ornate Thanks’ stamp set and you’re well on your way. I love the ornate font on these greetings!

You can purchase the Ornate Thanks Bundle and save 10% or you can purchase the Ornate Thanks stamp set as a stand alone item. Or you can use this card layout and substitute whatever greetings and papers you have. No matter what your handmade card will be appreciated and extra special!

Ornate thanks by Stampin' Up! makes card making quick and easy.

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Classic Handmade Cards You Can Make Quickly + They Are Great Gifts Too

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Check out these classic handmade cards you can make quickly + they are great gifts too! I’ll show you how to package them up super cute!

We are keeping it simple, but with a great pop of color. And I have 2 great little stamping hacks for you–how to color your ribbon and how to fix a stamp pad that is too juicy.

Classic handmade cards are easy to make with a monochromatic theme.

You can quickly make up a set of these notecards to use yourself, to package up as a gift.

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Stamping Cards With a Simple Layout Idea You’ll Love

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We’re stamping cards with a simple layout idea you’ll love. These fun slim line cards are simple and you can use whatever stamps you have.  I am using the Gorgeous Posies stamp set and the Happy Thoughts stamp set, but the whole idea is to show you how you can use any stamps, ink and paper. 

For those who follow me–this is another SIP card–stamps, ink & paper!

Stamping cards can be quick, simple and beautiful.

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Card Making for Beginners: Tips to Get you Success Every Time

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New to card making? This card making for beginners project will show you all the tips to get you success every time. AND if you aren’t new to card making you’ll still appreciate this tutorial of simple but beautiful cards!

Deciding what you all need can be overwhelming, so the goal today is to show you the basics that you need and then how to use those products to make some lovely cards.

Card making for beginners can be confusing but I break all the basics down for you.

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Try the Sip Card Method! The Agony Free Way to Make Beautiful Greeting Cards

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Love card making? Try the Sip card method! It’s the agony free way to make beautiful greeting cards. The Stampin’ Up! Art Gallery is the perfect stamp set for this card making method. 

SIP stands for STAMPS, INK & Paper.  Often we are overwhelmed with too much “stuff.”  But, we can make beautiful greeting cards with just these 3 basic supplies .

I love teaching the SIP Card Method; stamps, ink & paper and you can make some beautiful handmade cards.

The projects I have for you today are perfect for the beginning card makers.  This stamp set is perfect because it’s big and bold, and you can just add a greeting.  And the stamp set has the perfect greetings too!

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DIY Notecard Happy Mail You Can Make in 3 Ways

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DIY notecard happy mail you can make in 3 ways? Yep! Use my SIP (stamps, ink & paper) method to complete super cute greeting cards & note cards.

Today is all about quick and easy and using the SIP method to card making.  Sometimes we feel so overwhelmed that we need so many products and “things” to make cards.  That is not true.  Focus on a SIP – stamps, ink & paper.  Those are the basics and you can make some great DIY notecard happy mail this way!

DIY notecard happy mail that is super easy to make.

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Adorable Handmade Baby Cards to Make That Are Super Easy

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Need adorable handmade baby cards to make that are super easy? These design ideas are perfect for baby boy or baby girl cards.

I’m also sharing great tips to teach you how easy it is to color with the Stampin’ Blends.  I don’t make baby cards too often, but lately I have been needing them. The ‘Baby Pull Toys’  stamp set is perfect because you make these cards so fast and have a stash ready to go! 

I hope you enjoy these adorable baby cards!

adorable handmade baby cards to make in minutes

The stamp set  ‘BABY PULL TOYS’ is found in the January-June 2021 Mini Catalog.  Check out the OH SO OMBRE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER that is a FREE offering during Sale-a-bration.  It makes these baby cards extra adorable!

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Simple Card Designs Are Inspired by the Best Ice Cream Corner

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These simple card designs are inspired by the Best Ice Cream Corner suite of products. DIY cards with me and have some fun (calorie free)! Everyone loves ice cream and today that’s what our cards are all about. Great for making birthday cards for people of all ages.   

We are using the super fun Designer Series Paper (DSP) called ‘Ice Cream Corner’.  This paper just makes me want to run out and get an ice cream cone–even in the middle of winter!

Along with the paper, we are using the coordinating stamp set called ‘SWEET ICE CREAM’.  But it just gets yummier and yummier….it’s also my monthly blog hop.  That means you will get even more ideas with this designer paper when you hop along and view the projects my friends made. 

Simple card designs are a breeze with the Stampin' Up! Ice Cream Corner designer series paper.

Designer Series Paper Blog Hop

Make sure that after you watch my video and check out my projects, you hop around the world and visit all my international stamping friends to see what they made with this same paper.

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