Save 10% On Almost All Stampin’ Up! Products

Just a quick post today to let you know that tomorrow, Tuesday, November 24, 2020, Stampin’ Up! is having a 24 hour Online Extravaganza Sale.  Almost every item in the Annual Catalog is 10% off (there are just a few exceptions-see below)

And yes…..  Bundled products that are already 10% off in the catalog, are an additional 10% off!!!!

 

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Elegant Christmas Cards to Make That Will Leave You Saying WOW

Want to see elegant Christmas cards to make that will leave you saying WOW?! These card may look difficult to make but they are easy.

These are a little “over the top” for the style of cards I normally make and share, but I thought you’d like something a little different.

If you want to make your own elegant Christmas Cards, you may want to copy these.  The Poinsettia Dies are the star of the show.  I used the Poinsettia Petals stamp set, but only for the stamped greetings. If you’d like to copy these cards, you could use stamps you already have and just purchase the dies. 

Elegant Christmas cards are perfect to make this holiday season

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Best Gift Giving Note Cards You Can Make in Minutes

See some of the best gift giving note cards you can make in minutes. Let your designer paper and scrapbook paper do the work and make cool handmade gifts.

The holidays are right around the corner and I love to give handmade gifts.  This year my list is quite long, so I need to keep it easy and fairly quick.  These note cards that I am sharing today are perfect for gift giving.  Package 6-8 of them up into the adorable mini Paper Pumpkin box and you have the perfect gift!

These 'Whale of a Time' papers make the best gift giving note cards.

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How to Make Cards That are Jaw Dropping Easy

Learn how to make cards that are jaw dropping easy AND let me show you how to think outside the box a bit for creative ways to use that scrapbook paper, or designer series paper as we call it in the Stampin’ Up! world! Sometimes it’s the unlikely combination of products that make for some pretty quick and easy cards for all occasions!  Christmas paper does not have to be for Christmas cards, especially when we combine it with some “all-occasion” greetings! Ready to learn how to make greeting cards with this easy method?

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How to Add Texture to Your Handmade Cards

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The more you can add texture to your handmade cards, the bigger “wow” factor it will have.  Today we are using the Tin Tile 3D Embossing folder to add amazing texture and fun to your cards. It really amps up the fun in not only card making technique but in creating those beautiful handmade cards!

These are actually cards I have a while back but I wanted to bring them back for those of you who are new to following me.  A few of the items used on the cards are now retired, but you can easily substitute other great card making supplies and embellishments.  The star of the cards–the Stampin’ Up! Country Home stamp set and the the ‘Tin File’ embossing folder is available.

How To Add Texture To Your Handmade Cards!

Add texture to your handmade cards quickly and easily. Jackie Bolhuis, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Monochromatic Christmas Cards to Make That Will Save You Time

I’ve got monochromatic Christmas cards to make that will save you time and turn out lovely!

It is the time of the year to start thinking about making your Christmas cards.  And I know you want to know how to make beautiful Christmas cards that are simple to make. These are easy and minimal on supplies too. What’s not to love?!  

Both of these cards use the same “card recipe” and supplies.  The monochromatic Christmas cards designs keeps the supply list really small. 

This is a perfect card to make if your list is long and you have to make a lot of them.  These should make up pretty quick.

Monochromatic Christmas cards are easy to make and a time saver.

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Card Designs with One Paper Punch | 4 Cards

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Are you ready to see how to make 4 card designs with one paper punch? It’s fall y’all! Let’s make some apples and pumpkins and send out some easy and cute fall cards!

The Stampin’ Up! ‘Harvest Hellos’ stamp set and Apple Builder punch are some cool card making tools; I gotta tell ya! 

I actually shared these 4 card designs last year, but since it’s fall again, I thought I would share them again. I love showing you how easy it is to make 4 card designs in one sitting and get different looks.

Most of the products used on these cards are still available;  if something is retired, you can easily substitute some other fabulous card making supplies.

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Make Your Own Christmas Cards

Make your own Christmas cards in minutes! Today I am sharing the Stampin’ Up! ‘Peace & Joy’ bundle featuring some fun bright projects made by Stampin’ Up!  You will be all ready to DIY your Christmas Cards with the free tutorial you can download.

I loved these ideas that Stampin’ Up! shared with us demonstrators and I wanted to share them with you.

You can make your own Christmas cards with peace, joy and light.

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How to Make a Gorgeous Fun Fold Card in Under 10 Minutes

I’m super excited to show you a gorgeous fun fold card you can make in under 10 minutes. I love easy fun fold cards AND beautiful designer series paper so the combination just doesn’t get any better.

Want some other fabulous news? I get to share the awesome news of a Sale on Designer Series Paper!

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This gorgeous fun fold card is easy to make and is a perfect design idea for any of our beautiful papers.   Before we look at all the details for the card, I want to share with you the October Sale that Stampin’ Up! is having on Designer Series Paper.

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Last Chance| Don’t Miss Out

It’s 5 days until retreat time and we have so many fantastic projects planned for you.  I am giddy with excitement and can’t wait for the fun to begin.  Registrations closes in 2 days, so make sure to get registered today.

Online Stamping Retreat Fall 2020 Registration Ends in 2 Days

Don’t miss the fun–register now Keep reading for all the details and check out my short video explaining the retreat.

Click Here to Register Now for Fall Retreat

 

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The Best Hand Stamped Cards That Are Easy to Make All Winter Long

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Best Hand Stamped Cards Video Filled With Stamping Tips I’ve got lots of stamping tips for you today. This project is perfect for beginning card makers and anyone looking for quick and easy design ideas. I love that these can be made for Christmas OR all winter long for general seasonal look! 24 Stamp Sale … Read more

Once a Year Stamp Sale

Sale Starts at 12:00am (Mountain Time), Wednesday, Sept 23 You only have 24 hours to grab your favorites. 12:00am – 11:59pm (Mountain time), Wednesday, September 23. Below you will see all the great stamp sets that are on sale. All the stamps you see below will be priced 15% off during this stamp sale.   … Read more