card making for beginners – Klompen Stampers

Guide to Card Making Stamps

April 24, 2025December 15, 2022 by Jackie

Today we are talking all about card making stamps! I have the complete guide to help you have success in your card making no matter what kind of stamps you use. Some stamps are “clear” while others are “red rubber.” Each type has its own unique things about them that you will want to know … Read more

Best Inks for Stamping

April 24, 2025December 14, 2022 by Jackie

One of the 3 key parts to learning card making is understanding all the different inks for stamping. There are so many options and it can be confusing and overwhelming. This article will teach you all about the best inks for stamping and help you understand which are the ones you truly need. This is … Read more

Top 10 Card Making Tools

January 25, 2023December 12, 2022 by Jackie

No matter what type of project or craft you are working on, having the right equipment will ensure your success. This article will share my top 10 card making tools and how to use them. Whether you are brand new to card making, or have been creating for a long time, these card making tools … Read more

A Beginners Guide to Card Making

May 14, 2023November 11, 2022 by Jackie

beginners guide to card making using the art gallery stamp set from Stampin up

Are you ready to learn to make cards? Not sure where to start or what you need? I am here to help. This beginners guide to card making will help you know what you need to get started, as well as how to make your first cards. It is so easy to be overwhelmed with … Read more

Double Time Stamping Your Way To Making A Pretty Greeting Card

April 22, 2023April 15, 2022 by Jackie

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I can’t wait to teach you this fun greeting card; it uses the double time stamping technique, has an offset card layout, and has a great embossing folder. So much happening!

In addition to the double time stamping I’m using the masking technique, coloring with Stampin’ Blends, and showing you a different way to use Linen Thread. It’s a nice easy card!

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Don’t let everything going on with this card scare you, it is actually very easy to make so check it out. You will love giving the Double Time Stamping a try!

How To Turn Cactus Cuties Into Awesome Simple Handmade Cards

August 12, 2022February 8, 2022 by Jackie

Whether you’re a beginner at card making or just love to make simple handmade cards you will pick up some great tips in this video tutorial! The Cactus Cuties stamp set is so CUTE! And super easy to make simple cards with.

Today I want to show you how to start your simple handmade cards with a SIP – stamps, ink and paper, and then–STEP IT UP! I hope you like the projects!

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Check out the video for all the tips I give you; especially for using “multi-image” punches!

The Perfect Card Every Beginner Can Make With Success From The Start

May 14, 2023August 11, 2021 by Jackie

Where do I start if I want to make my own greeting cards? Today I’ve got the perfect card making for beginners tutorial. Are you more advanced in your skills? Stick around because I’m using my SIP Method of card making today and have ‘stepped up’ versions–perfect for those short on time. These cards are … Read more

How to Make Fabulous Quick Cards | A Card Layout You’ll Use Lots

April 20, 2023July 14, 2021 by Jackie

Let me show you how to make fabulous quick cards with a card layout you’ll use LOTS.

Honestly, these are some of my favorite kinds of cards….. fabulous quick cards with Designer Series Paper. I love to let the pretty papers do all the work and just add a greeting and I am sure you will love this idea too. You can make up a whole batch of quick and easy handmade cards at once. Then you have them ready to send as needed.

This layout is all about making 2 cards at one time from a 6″ x 6″ piece of paper. And if you don’t know where to start with a 12″ x 12″ piece, I have you covered for that in the video!

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Besides showing how to make these cards, today’s video is filled with a ton of tips that will help you in all your card making!

6 Thoughtful Cards That Are So Gorgeous and Easy to Make

April 20, 2023July 9, 2021 by Jackie

I’m thrilled to show you gorgeous designer paper to make thoughtful cards so quickly. It’s simple card making that turns out beautifully.

Do you struggle cutting your Designer Series Paper? I hear all the time–it’s too pretty to cut. Well, what good does that do you? We buy it to make beautiful, thoughtful cards to send to people to make them happy. So here’s the challenge….grab your designer paper and let’s cut it!

These thoughtful cards are gorgeous and quick to make.

My video today will show you how to cut up several pieces of the paper that are in the Expressions In Ink Designer Series Paper Package. Just add a nice bold greeting and you have some quick and easy cards to put into the mail.

Deciding what you all need can be overwhelming, so the goal today is to show you the basics that you need and then how to use those products to make some lovely cards.