How to Use A Hybrid Embossing Folder to Make Christmas Cards

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If you haven’t tried a hybrid embossing folder you are going to love this new concept and all the versatility. Emboss, cut, and create beautiful cards with this simple tutorial. And, it’s the first Christmas cards that I am sharing this year. We are using the Merriest Moments stamp set and the Merriest Frames Hybrid … Read more

This Pocket Greeting Card Was Easy To Make and Made My Day!

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If you’ve never made a Pocket Greeting Card you’ll find this tutorial easy and comprehensive. I even made my pocket card with a window! Sometimes it’s fun to make a card that is a little different than just a piece of card stock folded in half.

This is a great way to also use up some of that gorgeous Designer Series Paper that you have sitting around just waiting for a fun project like this!

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This pocket greeting card also has a window cut-out. Careful–these get a little addicting!

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

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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Stamping Cards With a Simple Layout Idea You’ll Love

We’re stamping cards with a simple layout idea you’ll love. These fun slim line cards are simple and you can use whatever stamps you have.  I am using the Gorgeous Posies stamp set and the Happy Thoughts stamp set, but the whole idea is to show you how you can use any stamps, ink and paper. 

For those who follow me–this is another SIP card–stamps, ink & paper!

Stamping cards can be quick, simple and beautiful.

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Flowers For Every Season Suite with Cool Masking Ideas

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Hello stampers! Have you seen the ‘Flowers for Every Season’ Suite?! I’m sharing some card inspiration with you today that includes a cool making idea too.  I am taking today off from a video and blogging, but I have a fun project to share that will show you the masking technique, as well as a … Read more

Vellum on Greeting Cards: My Best Tips to Share

Vellum on greeting cards? Yep! Got my best tips to share today. Using vellum paper adds a beautiful dimension to your cards. Check it out! I love the look of vellum paper, but there is always the struggle with how to adhere it.  Most adhesives you try to use will show through, and we certainly … Read more

Card Making for Fall with Die Cutting Tips

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I’ve got card making for fall with die cutting tips for lovely handmade cards today. I am going to share 4 cards with you from the Stampin’ Up! Come to Gather suite of products in the Holiday catalog.  You can make these fall cards for all occasions, it does not just have to be for … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Quick Card Making | SIP Series

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I’ve got the ultimate guide to quick card making with my SIP series! If you are new to me and don’t know what SIP cards are they are handmade cards that only require stamps, ink & paper!  That is truly all you need to make beautiful cards.  Sometimes we get so hung up in needing … Read more

Vellum Tips You Need To Know For Card Making

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I’ve got some vellum tips you need to know for card making. Have you ever used Vellum on your cards?  Whether it’s printed vellum, or plain, it can add that magical touch.  But, there is ONE PROBLEM–how do you adhere it? That is the question I will answer in today’s video!  There is nothing worse … Read more

Simple Stamping Easy as a Piece of Cake

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Are you ready to see Simple Stamping easy as a piece of cake? It’s true!! You can make simple handmade cards quickly and beautifully and today I’m using a NEW stamp set, ironically, called Piece of Cake! Today’s post is super fun for me to write, because my daughter Jami was here over Christmas and she … Read more

Triangle Fun Fold Card

Triangle Fun Fold Card & Video Tutorial by Jackie Bolhuis. Watch Jackie teach this fun and unique card fold...lots of greeting card designs shared here! #cardmaking #greetingcards #stampinupcards #jackiebolhuis #klompenstampers

It’s been awhile since I have shared a fun fold card so I thought today was perfect to share this triangle fun fold card.  Sometimes “fun folds” scare me because they seem complicated, or difficult.  Maybe that is why I stay away from them.  But I have been seeing a lot of this triangle fun … Read more

Snowflake Showcase: New Card Making Designs

Snowflake Showcase: New Card Making Designs! From Christmas Cards to All Occasion cards these greeting cards and new stamp sets are loaded with fun. Jackie Bolhuis shares a video tutorial showing you lots of ideas made with this new set. Click to view. #greetingcards #cardmaking #stampinupcards #christmascards #jackie Bolhuis #klompenstampers

Are you ready for some brand new products? I’ve got a sneak peek Snowflake Showcase: New Card Making Designs! On November 1st Stampin’ Up! is releasing 2 new stamp sets with a thinlit set that coordinates with BOTH stamp sets. They are fabulous, all season, all occasion products!  You will absolutely WANT THESE!!!  Today I … Read more