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

Stampin’ Cut And Emboss Die Cutting Tips

Let’s explore die cutting! We’ve got the NEW Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine so die cutting tips are in review along with an elegant card you can make!  If you missed the first video on the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine Embossing Guide you’ll want to check that out but in this post we are … Read more

Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine: All You Need to Know on Embossing Sandwiches

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Need to know how to form all the different embossing sandwiches for the different types of embossing folders we’ve had? I’ve got the complete embossing folder sandwich guide to make your life easier! There is so much to love about the cutting & embossing machine.  Today I have part 1 of my “mini” video series … Read more

The Top 7 Card Making Tools You Need to Have

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Tools are an important part of any craft, so today we are talking about the top 7 card making tools you need to have.  Whether you are a beginner card maker or have been making cards for a long time, I believe these are “must haves” to help you make quality greeting cards.  This video … Read more

Stamp Platform for the Win! How to Get Perfect Stamped Cards

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The Stamparatus is a stamp platform for the win! It has been awhile since I used the Stamparatus in one of my videos, so I decided to pull it out today and show you how to get perfect stamped cards every time!    The Stamparatus is great for large images like this one too. It’s … Read more

The Ultimate Big Shot Sandwich Guide For Embossing Folders

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Hello friends!  I’ve got the ultimate big shot sandwich guide for embossing folders to share with you. I’m asked all the time what embossing plates to use with which type of folder so let’s clear up all the confusion! I have a lot to share with you today so make sure you watch the entire … Read more

Stamping 101-A Guide for Getting Started

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Hello friends! New to card making? I’ve got a ‘Stamping 101-A Guide for Getting Started  that I wanted to share. This is a post/video I shared a while back ago but for those of you newer to card making this will help to make sure you get off to the right start. Not new to … Read more

How to Choose Winning Color Combinations for Your Cards

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Want to know how to choose winning color combinations for your cards? I’ll teach you how to create your own color coach. You’ll love the coordinations you create! Let’s face it, we have fabulous cardstock colors and great coordination with ribbons, embellishments, designer paper and more with Stampin’ Up! The coordination gives us the best … Read more

Sale-A-Bration 2020 is Almost Here …Let the Free Selections Begin!

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It’s my favorite time of the Stampin’ Up! year!!!!!!  Sale-a-bration 2020 is almost here….let the free selections begin! If you’ve been a customer of mine for a while you know how fun this is and if you’re new to me then you’re in for a new treat! Sale-a-bration 2020 begins on Friday, January 3rd, but … Read more

How to Make a Complementary Colors Coach Tool + A Fun Card

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A complementary colors coach tool is a must have in my craft room! And, by complementary I mean that you can use this color coach to find complementary colors that work with your project. If you struggle deciding what colors to put together, if you feel like you always use the same colors because you … Read more