How to Add Texture to Your Handmade Cards

How to add texture to your handmade cards

The more you can add texture to your handmade cards, the bigger “wow” factor it will have.  Today we are using the Tin Tile 3D Embossing folder to add amazing texture and fun to your cards. It really amps up the fun in not only card making technique but in creating those beautiful handmade cards!

These are actually cards I have a while back but I wanted to bring them back for those of you who are new to following me.  A few of the items used on the cards are now retired, but you can easily substitute other great card making supplies and embellishments.  The star of the cards–the Stampin’ Up! Country Home stamp set and the the ‘Tin File’ embossing folder is available.

How To Add Texture To Your Handmade Cards!

Add texture to your handmade cards quickly and easily. Jackie Bolhuis, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Monochromatic Christmas Cards to Make That Will Save You Time

I’ve got monochromatic Christmas cards to make that will save you time and turn out lovely!

It is the time of the year to start thinking about making your Christmas cards.  And I know you want to know how to make beautiful Christmas cards that are simple to make. These are easy and minimal on supplies too. What’s not to love?!  

Both of these cards use the same “card recipe” and supplies.  The monochromatic Christmas cards designs keeps the supply list really small. 

This is a perfect card to make if your list is long and you have to make a lot of them.  These should make up pretty quick.

Monochromatic Christmas cards are easy to make and a time saver.

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Card Designs with One Paper Punch | 4 Cards

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Are you ready to see how to make 4 card designs with one paper punch? It’s fall y’all! Let’s make some apples and pumpkins and send out some easy and cute fall cards!

The Stampin’ Up! ‘Harvest Hellos’ stamp set and Apple Builder punch are some cool card making tools; I gotta tell ya! 

I actually shared these 4 card designs last year, but since it’s fall again, I thought I would share them again. I love showing you how easy it is to make 4 card designs in one sitting and get different looks.

Most of the products used on these cards are still available;  if something is retired, you can easily substitute some other fabulous card making supplies.

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Make Your Own Christmas Cards

Make your own Christmas cards in minutes! Today I am sharing the Stampin’ Up! ‘Peace & Joy’ bundle featuring some fun bright projects made by Stampin’ Up!  You will be all ready to DIY your Christmas Cards with the free tutorial you can download.

I loved these ideas that Stampin’ Up! shared with us demonstrators and I wanted to share them with you.

You can make your own Christmas cards with peace, joy and light.

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How to Make a Gorgeous Fun Fold Card in Under 10 Minutes

I’m super excited to show you a gorgeous fun fold card you can make in under 10 minutes. I love easy fun fold cards AND beautiful designer series paper so the combination just doesn’t get any better.

Want some other fabulous news? I get to share the awesome news of a Sale on Designer Series Paper!

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This gorgeous fun fold card is easy to make and is a perfect design idea for any of our beautiful papers.   Before we look at all the details for the card, I want to share with you the October Sale that Stampin’ Up! is having on Designer Series Paper.

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How to Make a Die Cut Window Christmas Card

Want a fun and different project? You can learn how to make a die cut window Christmas card like this in a flash!

I am back today with my third set of cards using the Snowflake Splendor Suite.  I hope you are enjoying this blog/video series. It just takes a few extra supplies to “step up” a project and learning how to die cut a window for a card front is one of those techniques you’ll use over and over. 

Today we are focusing on the ‘So Many Snowflakes’ dies and the Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper, oh and a little stamping.

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How to Emboss Paper for Beautiful DIY Greeting Cards

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How to Emboss Paper | Video Tutorial Cutting Dimensions & Supplies All Products Used

The Best Hand Stamped Cards That Are Easy to Make All Winter Long

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Best Hand Stamped Cards Video Filled With Stamping Tips I’ve got lots of stamping tips for you today. This project is perfect for beginning card makers and anyone looking for quick and easy design ideas. I love that these can be made for Christmas OR all winter long for general seasonal look! 24 Stamp Sale … Read more

Fan Favorite Cards For the Season | Card Making Ideas You’ll Love

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An Easy Slim Line Card to Make That’s Sure to be a Favorite

Blog Hop time I am excited to once again bring you fun projects from my international friends! After you check out my card today, make sure to scroll to the bottom for the list of all my friends and check out their projects!!!! Then, hop back here to place your order. Slim Line Cards : … Read more

How to Make Beautiful Autumn Greeting Cards With the SIP Method

You can make beautiful Autumn greeting cards with the SIP Method and it can be easy too. All you need are stamps, ink, and paper to get started. I have a basic SIP card (stamps, ink & paper) AND a stepped up version. The ‘Beautiful Autumn’ stamp set by Stampin’ Up! makes stamping so simple!

If you are wondering  what  a SIP card is –it’s a greeting card that uses only STAMPS, INK & PAPER.  You don’t need all the “extra stuff” to make beautiful autumn greeting cards and these cards prove it! Simple stamping at its’ best!  

SIP cards are also great for beginners.  They are quick and easy, yet they use minimal supplies.  

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DIY Christmas Cards | The Most Wonderful Time

Christmas seems so far off, but it’s time to start those DIY Christmas cards for family and friends.  This project medley makes beautiful Christmas cards! When the new mini catalog came out, I was super excited to see that the ‘Most Wonderful Time’ Product Medley was back.  If you missed out last year, you can … Read more