What’s The Best Thing About Stampin’ Up! Gorgeous Leaves? Handmade Greeting Cards!

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Want to make a beautiful fall card? Grab the Stampin’ Up! Gorgeous Leaves stamp, a few inks, and I’ll show you how to make this card. This card is all about easy and all occasions.

You can add any greeting to it, use any colors, and even use different stamps. It’s just an easy layout that can be super versatile.

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Fall is coming to a close here in Michigan, so I just had to use these gorgeous leaves one more time as I say goodbye.

I finally got my hubby to take a little trip up to Northern Michigan to see some truly gorgeous leaves. Oh my, it was so beautiful! I think this might be a yearly road trip.

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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

13 Card Making Ideas That Will WOW You! | Nothing’s Better Than Stampin’ Up!

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Ready for a SWEET treat? I’ve got 13 card making ideas that will WOW you! These fun, refreshing, cards use the NEW ‘Nothing’s Better Than‘ stamp set by Stampin’ Up! You’ll love learning how to make greeting cards that will put a smile on the face of any recipient.  13 Card Making Ideas Refreshing, Fun … Read more

Cute Greeting Cards + A Paper Saving Hack You Need to Know

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I’ve got some new cute greeting cards + a paper saving hack you need to know! I sure hope that you like this card making hack AND the new Stampin’ Up! ‘Tasteful Touches’ bundle and the ‘In Good Taste’ designer series paper. This designer paper is AWESOME and I’m dreaming about all the handmade greeting … Read more

A Popular Fun Fold Class You Don’t Want to Miss | Forever Fern

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I am so excited to share this highly demanded popular fun fold class!  This month’s online stamping class is all about Fun Folds again.  This is actually the 3rd Fun Fold class and it has 6 new folds for you. This month we are featuring the Forever Greenery suite of products from the brand new … Read more

How Simple Card Making Can Make Your Life Easier

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Hello my friends.  Want to see how simple card making can make your life easier? Paper crafting is so fun and gives you a creative outlet. Card making is just one form of the hobby  and it brightens the mailbox of your family and friends too! All you need is a SIP – stamps, paper … Read more

How to Snag the Perfect Card Kit | Great For Yourself or As a Gift Idea!

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It’s been awhile since I have shared about the perfect card kit —  Paper Pumpkin!  I am super excited to announce that I now have another family member “working” with me!  My niece, Jayla, has just come on board as my “Paper Pumpkin Creator!”  Each month she is going to create the cards with the … Read more

Fast DIY Card to Make That You’ll Fall in Love With

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Ready for a fast DIY card to make? You’ll fall in love with this design. This beautiful card will be the envy!! I’ve got all the tips and tricks you need to make this card perfectly! Have you stamped with 2-Step stamps before?  Whether you have or not you won’t want to miss this fast … Read more

How to Use Digital Stamps for Easy Greeting Cards | Easy Print & Cut PDF

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I’ve got a special treat for you today! Let me show you how to use digital stamps for easy greeting cards. These greetings and images come from an easy print & cut PDF. Lately I have shared a number of card ideas teaching you how to make cards using up your Designer Series Paper (DSP.) … Read more

How to Make a Window Card Using Dies

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I have some more Honey Bee cards to share with you today, including a fun tutorial showing you how to make a window card using dies. Learn how to make a window card using dies and this sweet honey bee bundle. You won’t believe how easy it is to make this handmade card! These cards … Read more

12 Beautiful Cards You Can Make Easily with the New Peaceful Poppies

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I am jumping up and down with excitement over the 12 BEAUTIFUL cards you can make easily with the NEW Peaceful Poppies stamp set! There are so many card design ideas to share….where to start??  Let me start by breaking down all that we are talking about today: Mini Catalog Launch- full of amazing coordinating … Read more

How to Make 3 Cards with One Fabulous Card Design Idea

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I’m thrilled to show you how to make 3 cards with one fabulous card design idea. I am having so much fun creating with the Christmas Rose stamp set and I really liked how today’s greeting cards turned out.  I did not want to limit myself to just making Christmas cards. I wanted to figure … Read more