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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 Adhesives for Card Making

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What is the best adhesive for card making & scrapbooking (and other paper crafts)? As with everyone, I have my favorites and I want to share with you why I love the ones that I use. There are four different basic adhesives that I feel every card maker (and paper crafter) needs. These are the … Read more

Beautiful New Products | Fitting Florets Collection

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I am so over the top in love with these new products from Stampin’ Up! that I have been a bit obsessed! And I want to share my obsession with the Fitting Florets with you. One of my favorite things about Stampin’ Up! has always been the coordination of their products. From the stamps and … Read more

Floating Strips Card: Get In Line To Make Some Fun Handmade Cards!

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Want to try a floating strips card? Get in line to make a fun and creative card using acetate or window sheets and strips of cardstock! I’ll show you how to use dies to cut different shapes for this technique and provide all the tips you need along the way. This is a fun technique … Read more

Beginning Card Making Part 2: The Complete Guide To Make Easy Cards

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Beginning Card Making Part 2 is full of stamping tips, how-to’s, and easy card making ideas anyone can make. Are you new to card making? Or just getting started and a bit confused as to how to start? Are you overwhelmed with the large product selection? I am here to help! Beginning Card Making Part … Read more

Homemade Christmas Card Idea That Is Easy To Make | Easy Fun Fold Card

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This do-it-yourself homemade Christmas card idea is easy to make & packs a WOW. It’s a fun fold card too. These stamps are so beautiful and you can put together these scene cards very easily with the dies.

This stamp set is not only perfect for Christmas Cards, but it’s also great for masculine cards. You could easily make these into birthday, thank you, or ???

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I am sure you will like this quick and easy fun fold layout. Don’t forget, you can change your stamps, inks and papers and use this idea with anything.

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Beginning Card Making: The Complete Guide To Make Easy Cards

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If you are just getting started making cards, I am here to help. I want to make it easy for you to decide what to purchase, and then how to use those items make easy cards. At first, it all seems so overwhelming, but when we break it down to the basics, you will be making cards in no time.

Start small, with just a SIP – stamps, ink & paper. Make some cards, then move on from there adding more fun stamps and products. This complete guide to making easy cards will help get you started.

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Step one to beginning card making? Choose a great stamp set! I am using the Stampin’ Up! ‘Art Gallery’. It’s perfect for a beginning stamper and has many great greetings too. You want a stamp set that has a variety of greetings so you can make cards for all sorts of different occasions.

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Who Else Wants Easy Ways to Use Stencils For Card Making?

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I love card making techniques that are easy. Using stencils for card making to blend a background color is so cool. Honestly, I have had these stencils for a long time and never touched them. I finally decided to play and oh my goodness, what easy wonderful backgrounds you can make!

Why have I not tried these stencils for card making before??

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It was so easy to use a Blending Brush and add some ink. You could cover the whole card layer, but I really liked the look of it partially stenciled and then fading away.

Today’s video is loaded with tips on using stencils for card making! I think you’ll want to add some stencils to your next order; they truly are a hidden gem in the catalog!

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Here’s A Quick Way To Make Monochromatic Masculine Cards

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I was able to make 2 monochromatic masculine cards with the new ‘Reflected in Nature’ stamp set. This stamp is amazing. Well, the whole stamp set is great, but the cabin image is incredible! Look at all that detail in one stamp.

It would be perfect for ANY occasion masculine card–just add the greeting of your choice. Plus, it comes with some pretty sweet greetings too!

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I kept my cards simple, to really let the beauty of the stamp shine! Pictures just do not do these justice. Make sure to check them out in the video to better see the detail.

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Cute Handmade Cards: How to Put Fun Into Card Making

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I’m going nuts about squirrels and making cute handmade cards! Let me teach you how to make 5 minute cards that work for so many occasions! Need a cute handmade birthday card? Or maybe a card of cheer and encouragement? Keep reading!

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These little guys are so adorable and so fun to stamp. Once I started playing with this stamp set, I could not stop. So I have 3 cute handmade cards to share with you today.

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Can You Believe A DIY Get Well Card Is This Easy To Make? | Free Card Tutorial Offer

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You can make this DIY Get Well card with amazingly easy steps and just a few supplies. Don’t need a Get Well Soon card? Simply change the greeting to fit your occasion and you’re good to go.

Besides this cheerful Get Well card do you know what else I have for you today? The opportunity to earn a FREE CARD TUTORIAL from October 1, 2021 to October 10, 2021–the tutorial contains 12 projects. Read all the details below.

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This bundle has been one of my favorites for the fall stamping season. Especially when you pull out those awesome fall colors. Make sure to check out the card I make on the video, as well as the 12 different cards that are a part of the tutorial. I give you a peak at them all in the video!

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What Does It Look Like To Stamp Layers?

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I love to cheer up my friends with beautiful handmade cards. This step-by-step tutorial will ensure your card turns out perfect! The Quiet Meadow stamp set is amazing, and quite addicting to play with.

Today I am sharing a card where I stamp several layers with different inks and stamps to create a collage. You will love the many possibilities that this stamp set brings to your craft table.

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We are also talking in the video today about how to “see” an idea and then tweak it to make it your own. It’s a matter of learning to look at other cards, and pick out what you like – is it the colors? the layout? the stamps? No matter what, you can learn to make beautiful handmade cards!

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