Easy Watercoloring with Half Full Stamp Set

Learn how to easily watercolor using the Stampin' Up! Half Full set. Video and instructions at klompenstampers.com

I have another card today using the HALF FULL stamp set–MY FAVORITE in the Holiday Catalog.  This card is watercolored like my first one with this stamp set–and YES, IT’S EASY!!!! If you missed my first card, just click on the picture below to see that post! And….if you missed the video showing how easy … Read more

New Video Using Painted Harvest

Painted Harvest from the 2017 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog. Video with tips for stamping and tips for using the Triple Banner Punch

This stamp set is so gorgeous…..and for a 2-step stamp, IT’S SUPER EASY!!!!! Here is the first card I shared with this stamp set.  If you missed that post, or want to go back to it, just click the picture below. Today I am starting with a video.  It has lots of tips for stamping … Read more

Another “Smooching” Card

Smooching Technique using Happy Birthday Thinlits.

A couple of weeks ago I shared a technique called SMOOCHING.  Today’s cards use that same technique.  In case you missed the other post, just click the picture below: I have been having so much fun with this technique–the ideas are endless!  Today I combined it with the HAPPY BIRTHDAY THINLITS for a super fast … Read more

Feel Like An Artist With EASY Watercoloring

Learn how to easily watercolor using Stampin' Up! Colorful Seasons Bundle. Quick & Easy Tips!

I absolutely love the COLORFUL SEASONS BUNDLE….but I found myself just thinking FALL CARDS when I looked at the leaves.  Here in Michigan right now it is so green, so I decided to make a SUMMER CARD using the leaves.  I did a very quick & easy watercolor on the leaves.  Check out my video … Read more

Stamping Technique Video: Smooching

How to do the Smooching Technique using Stampin' Up! Reinkers and the Lovely Inside & Out Bundle

Feel like a watercolor expert with this fun and easy technique called SMOOCHING!!!! Let’s start with the video: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suU31FmqbW4[/embedyt] If you are viewing this in your email, the video may not show up.  Just click on the post title to go to my blog to see the video. Here is the card! Lemon Lime … Read more

New Video: Inking Embossing Folders

Ink your embossing folders for a fun different look. Quick & easy card--but a little messy!

Today’s technique is super easy–but a little messy.  You WILL get inky fingers–but that’s a good thing, right???  Let’s start with the video: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRJ4w219EjI[/embedyt]   Here is the card! Whisper White Card Base:  11″ x 4 1/4″ Whisper White:  3 3/4″ x 5″ Basic Black:  3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ Scrap of white for … Read more

Retiform Stamping Technique–New Video!

Learn how to do the Retiform Stamping Technique with this video at klompenstampers.com

Today’s technique is called RETIFORM.  Why?  I have no clue????  But, it’s been called that for a long long time….  I love when “old” techniques come back again! Let’s start with the video, and then I will share pictures of the cards and the recipe! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF0Mfq-_Y2k[/embedyt]   Here is the card! Before we get … Read more

Faux Metal Technique with One Wild Ride Stamp Set

Faux Metal Technique using the One Wild Ride stamp set. Video & all details posted at klompenstampers.com

Today’s video is a fun technique called FAUX METAL.  The “metal look” is quite popular these days.  This is actually an old technique from many years ago–but it was so fun to bring it back again! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRZ8dzJviuc[/embedyt] If video is NOT showing in your email, just click the picture below: Let’s take a look … Read more

NEW Stamping Technique Video–Polished Stone

Polished Stone technique using Stampin' Up! reinkers and glossy cardstock. Directions and video on the blog.

Today’s TECHNIQUES & TIPS is kinda a BLAST FROM THE PAST!  It’s called POLISHED STONE and this is a technique that was very popular a long time ago.  I think it’s time to bring it back!  It’s easy, but a bit messy!  You can’t be afraid to get inky fingers! And, since its an old … Read more

New Video: Stamping With Baby Wipes

Baby wipes are used in 2 different techniques using Stampin' Up! reinkers and the Colorful Seasons stamp set.

Today’s TECHNIQUES & TIPS is all about using BABY WIPES in your stamping.  YES–BABY WIPES!  And check out this card I made using them.  I also used a brand new stamp set called COLORFUL SEASONS.  (you will find it on page 147 of the 2017-2018 Stampin’ Up! catalog) Here is a video showing 2 different … Read more