Simple Cards

One Sheet Wonder – Make These 4 Cards at One Time!

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Are you ready to have a little fun making 4 cards at one time? Have you heard of a One Sheet Wonder before? This card making concept has been around for years – probably 25+ years! So it is really not anything new, but we are always looking for little tweaks and versions. Today I … Read more

19 Fun Cards Using the Nothings Better Than Stamp Set

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These cards just say “fun.” At least to me…. How it can not be fun when we are talking about coffee, cocktails, chocolate and cookies! The Nothings Better Than stamp set has so many fun “mix and match” greetings in it that you can put together in a variety of ways. Just to share a … Read more

Make a Special Birthday Card

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Today I want to share with you how easy it is to make a beautiful handmade birthday card to celebrate someone special. Card making is easy, and it shows someone how much you care and that you value them by taking the time to make a special birthday card. I also have a ton of … Read more

A Beginners Guide to Card Making

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Are you ready to learn to make cards? Not sure where to start or what you need? I am here to help. This beginners guide to card making will help you know what you need to get started, as well as how to make your first cards. It is so easy to be overwhelmed with … Read more

Card Making For Beginners Using Forever Fern Stamp Set

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Card making can be easy and fun when you start out with the right supplies, a good stamp set and a little bit of instruction. I want to help you by sharing my card making for beginners using Forever Fern Stamp Set video tutorial, as well as my suggestions for getting started. I love to … Read more

Card-Making For Beginners – How to Get Started

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I love to teach others how to make quick and easy cards that do not take a ton of supplies or products. If you are new, it can be overwhelming and confusing as to what you really need, so I am here to help! This card-making for beginners guide and video will teach you the … Read more

In Under 10 Minutes You Can Make 4 Simple Note Cards!

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Ready to make simple note cards? I’ve got 4 design ideas you could make in under 10 minutes using my SIP (stamps, ink, and paper) method. These simple note cards start with a pack of the ‘Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes’, 3 ink pad colors, and the Stampin’ Up! Sweetest Cherries Bundle. I started … 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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Handmade Note Card Ideas: Sweet Songbirds To Make Cute Greeting Cards

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These handmade note card ideas are simple enough for a beginning card maker or those who want to make greeting cards quickly! These little birds are so cute and you will have fun making all different designs with them. They are perfect for baby cards, wedding cards, engagement cards, and many other occasions. This ‘Sweet … Read more

Sending Smiles Is Super Easy With The SIP Card Making Method

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Sending Smiles cards and design ideas is easy! These cards can be made in minutes and I’m so glad that I got this new Stampin’ Up! stamp set! Today we are stamping with a SIP! What is a SIP? Making cards with only STAMPS, INK, and PAPER.

Don’t let the “overwhelm” take over and cause you to feel like you need tons of supplies. You can make darling cards with just a SIP. Start there–then step things up as you go!

So, let’s start with a SIP….

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Sending Smiles cards are perfect for beginner stampers, as well as anyone wanting to make quick cards! Then, easily step up your card using dies – still easy peasy and adorable!

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4 Reasons To Love Beach Themed Cards | Simple Card Making

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Beach themed greeting cards are perfect for the summer and you can make these 4 all-occasion cards in minutes. Watch the video

Stamping a watercolor scene on your cards is easy with the Oceanfront stamp set. Just 3 stamps and 3 ink pads and you will have a gorgeous scene. It took me a while to figure out how to stamp these 3 stamps together, but now it’s super easy.

Check out my video to see how easy and fun it is to build watercolor scenes. These cards are sure to delight your friends when they open up their mailbox and have happy mail.

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The ideas are endless with these stamps. You can combine the Oceanfront stamp set with any other stamps to create many different watercolor scenes.

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