Popular Handmade Birthday Cards to Make That Everyone Will Love

Popular Handmade Birthday Cards to Make That Everyone Will Love

Here are popular handmade birthday cards to make that everyone will love all year round. I’ve thrown in other card design ideas for other occasions too. These cards are a sweet treat for sure!

The Sweet Ice Cream stamp set and punch are perfect for creating cards without a lot of supplies. You can use any color ink and card stock and have so much fun making these.

From handmade birthday cards to thank you cards there are sweet cards for everyone.

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DIY Birthday Cards That Make Your Heart Lighter + Best Weenie Dog Ever!

Let’s DIY Birthday cards that make your heart lighter with the best Weenie dog ever! These are adorable handmade cards anyone can make in minutes. AND I’ve got plenty of tips on using the Stampin’ Blends too–the best alcohol based markers on the market!

I had so much fun making these cards and I think I had a smile on my face the whole time! I am a bit partial to Dachshunds because one of my grand-dogs is a “weenie dog” as we call her. We also have a grand-dog that is a chiweenie. Whether you like Dachshunds or not, I hope these cards put a big smile on your face!

DIY Birthday cards featuring the Stampin' Up! Hot Dog are too adorable to pass up!

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Need Simple Cards for Men That Are Impressive and Fun to Make?

Simple cards for men are one of the top tutorial requests I get. Since the Stampin’ Up! Winter Woods stamp set is retiring I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss the last chance opportunity to pick this set up.

These simple cards for men combine easy layouts with fun card making techniques too. 

I actually am pulling out 2 different posts from quite awhile back to share with you again. I love these techniques and this stamp set. And…it’s perfect for those masculine cards that we all struggle with!

Simple cards for men made with the Stampin' Up! Winter Woods stamp set.
This simple card for men uses only the base card layer.

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2 Simple Ideas for Cards to Make That Are Trendy and Beautiful

Today I have 2 simple ideas for cards that you can make quickly using the SIP method of card making. STAMPS, INK and PAPER-that’s all you need! These cards are trendy and beautiful.

We are using the To a Wild Rose stamp set that is very versatile and the ideas are endless. After my featured projects & video for today, I share several other simple ideas for cards from a blog post a couple years ago. Make sure to check that post out for lots of ideas with this stamp set & coordinating dies.

These are simple ideas for cards using the Stampin' Up! To a Wild Rose stamp set.

This Stamp Set is Retiring May 3, 2021

I was super sad to see this stamp set on the retiring list. It is only available through May 3, so if you love it and want it, make sure to order soon.

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Easy Card to Stamp and Complete in 5 Minutes

A Jaw-Dropping Easy Card to Stamp and Complete in 5 Minutes

This is a quick and easy card that you can stamp and complete in 5 minutes or less. Everyone needs a happy card in their mailbox and this is the one to make! Switch out the words for different ones in the stamp set to cover all sorts of reasons to send some happy mail. … Read more

How to Make Simple Cards? Use the Many Messages Bundle and Save Time

How to Make Simple Cards and Save Time

How to make simple cards? Use the ‘Many Messages’ bundle by Stampin’ Up! Save time and make a stack of cards all at once using your favorite designer paper.

This is ONE big stamp and ONE big die. You stamp all the greetings out at one time. You can stamp several, cut them out, and then have just ready to go anytime you need a card.

How to make simple cards with the Stampin' Up! Many Messages bundle.

Today I am also sharing an easy card layout using note cards and envelopes, and a piece of Designer Series Paper. This is a great way to use up that stash of paper you have!

How about just covering a bunch of the notecards, then cutting out several sets of the greetings and have them ready to go as you need them. It would also make a great gift for someone. Include a package of dimensionals and they can add a greeting as they need a card.

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Stamping Cards With a Simple Layout Idea You’ll Love

We’re stamping cards with a simple layout idea you’ll love. These fun slim line cards are simple and you can use whatever stamps you have.  I am using the Gorgeous Posies stamp set and the Happy Thoughts stamp set, but the whole idea is to show you how you can use any stamps, ink and paper. 

For those who follow me–this is another SIP card–stamps, ink & paper!

Stamping cards can be quick, simple and beautiful.

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New Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Brilliance + How to Get 12 Project Ideas for Free

New Stampin' Up! Butterfly Brilliance + How to Get 12 Project Ideas for Free

The Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Brilliance is the perfect way to get started with simple card making. AND to kick off these fun new products I’m going to tell you how you can get 12 project ideas for free with the purchase of this new BUTTERFLY BRILLIANCE COLLECTION.

Please Note: The Butterfly Bijou DSP has SOLD OUT, but the stamp set & dies are still available. Purchase the bundle during March 2021 and I will give you the 12 card tutorial for FREE.

The Stampin' Up! Butterfly Brilliance is so awesome and you can get 12 free tutorials when you purchase the bundle in my online store.

This new collection of products includes a stamp  set (one large stamp), dies, gorgeous Designer Series Paper & Specialty Paper.  You will love all the different ways you can  combined the stamps & dies for so many different looks and techniques.

Here are 3 more Stampin Up Butterfly Brilliance cards for all occasions

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Card Making for Beginners: Tips to Get you Success Every Time

New to card making? This card making for beginners project will show you all the tips to get you success every time. AND if you aren’t new to card making you’ll still appreciate this tutorial of simple but beautiful cards!

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.

Card making for beginners can be confusing but I break all the basics down for you.

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Easy Birthday Cards to Make with Your Most Loved Designer Paper

Want to make EASY Birthday cards with your most loved designer paper? Check out how simple and fast these cards come together. You’ll have a stack of simple birthday cards made in minutes!

This layout will work perfectly with all of your pretty Designer Series Paper–so get it out and make up a stack of cards to have ready to go when you need them.

Easy birthday cards to make with the Stampin' Up! Pretty Perennials stamp set.
Easy Birthday Cards to Make with Stampin’ Up! Pretty Perennials

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Your Blender Pens Make Their Magic on Handmade Cards So Easy

You can’t resist watching how blender pens make their magic on handmade cards. It’s SO easy & fun! This monochromatic card design is great for the guys too! It’s a technique that works well for card making and many other paper crafts too. 

Blender pens are colorless so that you can use them in a multitude of ways.

Blender Pens: All the In’s and Out’s of Their Use

The Stampin’ Up! ‘Enjoy the Moment’ stamp set is perfect for nature lovers, making masculine cards and this simple blender pen coloring technique I have to share with you today.  Check out the video then come back here for all the card measurements and the list of all the supplies I used.

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The Cutest Greeting Cards You Can Make With Lots of Heart

See the cutest greeting cards you can make with Lots of Heart! These all occasion cards are super easy to make. These would make a great gift set too.

I like to make greetings cards for family and friends throughout the year using “heart” stamps.  Don’t limit yourself to Valentines Day when you want to spread a little love with a handmade card.  Today I am featuring the Stampin’ Up! LOTS OF HEART stamp set.  It also has some great coordinating dies.

The cards I have to share are not Valentines Day cards, but are the cutest greeting cards to make, send and give year round.

The cutest greeting cards made with the Stampin' Up! Lots of heart stamp set.

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