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Stamp Layering & Color Combos To Create Beautiful Pansies

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Stamp Layering & Inking Techniques for Realistic Flowers

Pansies come in all different beautiful colors, and you will have so much fun stamping them using the Pansy Patch stamp set and the fun color combos I have for you. Stamp layering allows you to really play with colors and create so many different looks. No two will ever be the same. Grab any … Read more

A Play on Words: The History of Klompen Stampers

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Have you ever wondered why my Website/Blog is called Klompen Stampers?  Or I use “Klompen Stampers” on everything I do??? Today’s post is not my usual type of post and I don’t have any stamping ideas for you today….but I just thought it would be fun to explain the name Klompen Stampers for those of … Read more

Guide to Card Making Stamps

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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

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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

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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

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

Sale-A-Bration Deals You Don’t Want To Miss

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There are some great things happening during Sale-a-Bration so I wanted to take a break from my normal video and card sharing and take a few moments to share the great things about Sale-a-Bration. First, during the July and August Sale-a-Bration period you can take advantage of all the ways to get FREE products! Looking … Read more

New Stampin’ Up! Catalog: The Complete Tour Guide + Card Preview

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I am excited to share with you today the brand new Stampin’ Up! Catalog. It is now available to order from so I thought I would do a walk-through tour of the catalog.

Watch the video to see some of the new products, and to help you get familiar with the catalog, how it is organized and some of the features. After the “tour,” I also have several sneak peaks of cards I have made that will be featured in upcoming posts.

Today’s video is a bit different than my normal….sorry no stamping today. But I hope you like the tour of the new Stampin’ Up! catalog to help you make the most of all the awesome products!

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Double Time Stamping Your Way To Making A Pretty Greeting Card

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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!

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20% Off Select Stampin’ Up! Bundles

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We all love a great sale, and Stampin’ Up! bundles on sale is great news! There are 13 different stamp sets & die bundles priced at a 20% discount. Don’t forget, if they are bundled, there is already a 10% savings so now you save even more on these select bundles!

These are some fantastic deals you might want to scoop up.

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Besides the 13 bundles, the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is also on sale at a 20% discount. This little guy is perfect for “on the go” crafting!

Over the past year or so, I have shared lots of projects with some of these bundles, so I wanted to “bring them back” to you today.

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Waves Of Inspiration: The Awesome Bundle That Inspired 3 Simple Greeting Cards

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Want to make 3 simple greeting cards? I’ve got Waves of Inspiration–Stampin’ Up!’s new bundle that makes card making a breeze!

Sometimes it is all about simple…other times you want to do make a card that has a little more. In today’s ‘Wave of Inspiration,’ I’ll show you how to take your cards from simple to stepped up!

Plus, we’re using the Stamparatus –learn how to use this awesome stamp positioner to add multiple colors to your stamped image!

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All you “beachy” people? You are going to love the WAVES OF INSPIRATION and all the goodies in the ‘Waves of the Ocean’ Collection.

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Hats Off, Stampin’ Up! | Make Super Fun & Creative Handmade Cards

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Hats Off Stampin’ Up! –You made a fabulous bundle and now I get to show everyone how to stamp, cut, mix & match these hats for tons of paper crafting fun! The ideas are endless to create these fun hats for everyone!

I have a ton of tips for you using hese stamps and dies in a variety of ways. Plus, there are several different card layouts that you can use with your hats to make some super creative handmade cards.

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Watch the video for MANY ideas of making hats for all occasions!

I hope you’ll tip your hat to Stampin’ Up! for this ‘Hats Off’ bundle and that you love the bundle as much as I do! I have to admit, once I started playing, I was a tad bit obsessed and could not stop!

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