How to Make a No Peek Gift Bag

It is time for another “throwback idea” that is a classic! It’s called a no peek gift bag and I have been sharing this idea for years. It makes packaging up your gifts to look pretty so easy. The no peek gift bag is an idea that you can use year-round for all your gift-giving … Read more

Retired Stampin’ Up! Product Auction: January 20, 2019

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Retired Stampin’ Up! Product Auction: January 20, 2019 I don’t normally post on Thursdays, but I wanted to let you know about an auction of retired products I am having this Sunday, January 20th at 4pm Eastern Time.  It will be LIVE on my Facebook Page!!!  It’s going to be so fun and the deals … Read more

How to Make Candy Boxes For Hershey Nuggets

How to Make Candy boxes | Hershey Nuggets

I have a super cute (and EASY) idea for you today that is perfect for little holiday favors or gifts.  I’m going to show you how to make candy boxes that are the perfect size to put Hershey Nuggets in. This is an older project and all of the stamps and papers that I used … Read more

How To Make A Gift Bag With Scrapbook Paper

Handmade Gift Bags with Scrapbook Paper

I have a super fun (and easy) project for you today……How To Make A Gift Bag With Scrapbook Paper or as we call it in the Stampin’ Up! world….designer series paper!!  The holidays are approaching and this is a perfect way to use up that DSP (Designer Series Paper) that you are hoarding!  I know … Read more

DIY Snowmen Cards with Marker Blending Tips

DIY Snowmen Cards with Marker Blending Tips- Discover how quick & easy coloring and blending with alcohol markers can be while making these cute snowmen Christmas or Winter Theme handmade cards. Your friends will love this greeting card with the Spirited Snowmen by Stampin’ Up! #christmascards #cardmaking #greetingcards #JackieBolhuis #KlompenStampers #stampinupcards

I’ve got some cute DIY Snowmen cards with marker blending tips today; specifically I’m going to show you how EASY and FUN it is to use the best alcohol markers out there….the Stampin’ Blends! It’s quick and easy to use the Stampin’ Blends–nothing hard, nothing complicated….just easy coloring with incredible results! Do the Stampin’ Blends … Read more

DIY Cardmaking: Size Options and Samples

DIY Cardmaking: Size Options and Samples to share-Numerous cards made with one stamp set but different cuts for sizing. Follow me in this step by step video tutorial. Other handmade card ideas on the blog. www.klompenstampers.com #cardmaking #greetingcards #stampinupcards #jackiebolhuis #klompenstampers

Do you get tired of making the same size card all the time? I’ve got a solution today with a DIY Cardmaking: Size Options and Samples to share! Some of these sizes are available as a package of note card & envelopes, while others I will share how to adapt to different envelope sizes!!!  I … Read more

2 Ways to Use the Same Die in Cardmaking

2 Ways to Use the Same Die in Cardmaking- Jackie Bolhuis teaches you 2 ways to use the same die to make 2 different handmade cards. Lots of die cutting tips and tricks offered too. For tutorial and other cardmaking ideas visit www.klompenstampers.com- Look for the November 9, 2018 post. #cardmaking, #greetingcards, #christmascards, #jackiebolhuis, #klompenstampers,

I am going to show you 2 ways to use the same die in cardmaking today! If you are looking for an easy card, yet bold and elegant, to make for your friends and family this Christmas, I have a great idea today for you.  It’s fun to see how you can get these 2 … Read more

How to Make a Watercolor Wash

Learn how to make a watercolor wash with this video tutorial, as well as how to use your Stamparatus, or favorite stamp positioning tool, to get some depth to your stamped images. Jackie Bolhuis-Klompen Stampers-www.klompenstampers.com #cardmaking #greetingcards #stampinupcards #JackieBolhuis #KlompenStampers

Today I have a fun card for you using the new Snow is Glistening stamp set.  My video shows how to make a watercolor wash, as well as how to use your Stamparatus to get some depth to your stamped image!  Can you see the different shades of green in the tree?  It’s easy to … Read more

Retired Product Auction

Auction of Retired Stampin' Up! Products October 21, 2018 Jackie Bolhuis, Klompen Stampers Facebook Live

Happy Saturday everyone.  I don’t normally post on Saturdays, but I wanted to let you know about an auction of retired products I am having tomorrow–Sunday, October 21st.  It will be LIVE on my Facebook Page!!!  It’s going to be so fun and I truly need to clean out–so you will pick up some great … Read more

How To Make A Greeting Card With A Plaid Background

It seems like the hottest new trend is BUFFALO CHECK and plaid background.  It’s everywhere! Today I’m going to show you how to make a greeting card with a plaid background using the buffalo check stamp.  Whether you are looking at clothes, home decor, kitchen dishes or…whatever, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for your card … Read more

Quick and Easy Christmas Cards

Easy Christmas Cards by Jackie Bolhuis, Klompen Stampers has 4 cards to share today featuring the Stampin' Up! Dashing Deer Stamp set. #cardmaking #greetingcards #stampinupcards #christmascards #jackiebolhuis #klompenstampers

Quick and easy Christmas cards is the topic today but first I want to say happy October stamping friends! I do say that with a frown as time is going by just way too fast for me!  But what I do love about October is that I find more time to create and stamp and … Read more

Easy Get Well Card Idea

Video Tutorial! Today I'm sharing an Easy Get Well card that you can make. Join me for step-by-step instructions! #cardmaking #stampinup #papercrafting #jackiebolhuis #klompenstampers

There is one stamp set in the catalog that is the BEST “GET WELL” set I have seen in a long time!  It’s an absolutely gorgeous rose! So today I want to share an easy Get Well card idea. Quite often I am asked for “get well” card design ideas and honestly, I too struggle … Read more