Z Techniques (older posts)

Floating Strips Card: Get In Line To Make Some Fun Handmade Cards!

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Want to try a floating strips card? Get in line to make a fun and creative card using acetate or window sheets and strips of cardstock! I’ll show you how to use dies to cut different shapes for this technique and provide all the tips you need along the way. This is a fun technique … Read more

Who Else Wants Easy Ways to Use Stencils For Card Making?

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I love card making techniques that are easy. Using stencils for card making to blend a background color is so cool. Honestly, I have had these stencils for a long time and never touched them. I finally decided to play and oh my goodness, what easy wonderful backgrounds you can make!

Why have I not tried these stencils for card making before??

stencils-for-card-making-are-great-tools-for-unique-card-backgrounds.

It was so easy to use a Blending Brush and add some ink. You could cover the whole card layer, but I really liked the look of it partially stenciled and then fading away.

Today’s video is loaded with tips on using stencils for card making! I think you’ll want to add some stencils to your next order; they truly are a hidden gem in the catalog!

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A Simple One Layer Card You Can Make That is Proven to Turn Out Beautiful

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Simple One Layer Card You Can Make Beautifully

I love taking a simple one layer card and adding dimension and fun with ink. These handmade cards turn out beautiful every time.

You don’t always need to layer and layer your cardstock to make your cards. Have you tried a ONE LAYER card? I promise you this is a creative card idea that you’ll be hooked on!

For this simple one layers card I used a masking technique with different a circle die cut.

Keep it simple with these one layer cards, yet add some dimension with ink by using your Blending Brushes. It’s so easy and the results are great.

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Refreshing Sand & Sea: The Best Stampin’ Up! Cards to Make All Spring & Summer

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Refreshing Sand & Sea: The Best Stampin' Up! Cards to Make All Season

Learn to make the best Stampin’ Up! cards to evoke relaxation with the Sand & Sea suite. The perfect way to bring the beach to the mailbox! I am super excited to share with you that I have a 12 card tutorial/online class releasing today that you can get for FREE with a $50+ order … Read more

The Best Blending Brushes for Exciting Card Making and Paper Crafts

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Let me show you the best blending brushes for exciting card making and paper crafts that may change your views. You won’t believe your results!  This was my first time using the Blending Brushes and I am hooked.

You will love the 3 hidden gems in the mini catalog that I am going to use today and I am guessing you might have overlooked them.

The best blending brushes are made by Stampin' Up! I used them to color these floral cards in soft pinks and green inks

Designer Series Paper Blog Hop

It’s BLOG HOP time!   This month we are focusing on using the True Love Designer Series Paper and sharing some amazing projects with it.  After you check out my projects, make sure to “hop” around the world and see what my stamping friends have made for you.

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Water Painters Card Making Techniques You Must See to Believe

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Watch these water painters card making techniques! You must see to believe how easy and beautiful you can make these greeting cards.  We are using the Simply Succulents stamp set & dies and I promise to show you how easy it is to get amazing watercolor looks!

Can you believe I made these cards with water painters? Let me teach you how too.

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How to Use Stampin’ Blends to Make Adorable Greeting Cards | Darling Donkeys

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I’m so excited to show you how to use Stampin’ Blends to make adorable greeting cards. These are the best alcohol markers in my view and you’ll love the look they give your cards!  And they are simple to use to get amazing results!

Stampin blends make these darling Donkey's come to life!

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Your Blender Pens Make Their Magic on Handmade Cards So Easy

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You can’t resist watching how blender pens make their magic on handmade cards. It’s SO easy & fun! This monochromatic card design is great for the guys too! It’s a technique that works well for card making and many other paper crafts too. 

Blender pens are colorless so that you can use them in a multitude of ways.

Blender Pens: All the In’s and Out’s of Their Use

The Stampin’ Up! ‘Enjoy the Moment’ stamp set is perfect for nature lovers, making masculine cards and this simple blender pen coloring technique I have to share with you today.  Check out the video then come back here for all the card measurements and the list of all the supplies I used.

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See the Good! 3 Easy Cards with a Fun & Quick Sponging Technique

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I’ve got 3 easy cards! See the Good with fun & quick sponging technique with a stamp set you may have overlooked. Hint: It’s got a greeting you’ll want too!! Don’t let the word “technique” scare you when it comes to card making.  I think sometimes when people talk about techniques it means messy, lots … Read more

A WOW Look You’ve Got to See! 2 Sponging Techniques for Handmade Cards

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I’ve got a WOW look you’ve got to see! 2 sponging techniques for handmade cards that turn out beautifully! This card technique is easy and pretty quick, and fun! I don’t usually do a lot of “tecnhique” kinds of things on my cards, but this is an easy sponging technique that works perfect with the … Read more

How to Make a Window Card Using Dies

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I have some more Honey Bee cards to share with you today, including a fun tutorial showing you how to make a window card using dies. Learn how to make a window card using dies and this sweet honey bee bundle. You won’t believe how easy it is to make this handmade card! These cards … Read more

No-Blunder Card Technique for Easy Fall Cards

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Are you excited for a no-blunder card technique for easy fall cards? I’ve got you covered my friends! Today I am bringing back some cards from last year that I thought you’d love to either see again, or, if you are new to following me, I just know you will like this no-blunder card technique … Read more