Part of learning how to make handmade cards is learning how to cut your card stock. You need to know how to cut your card bases, as well as what sizes to use for the layers. I have some simple cutting tips to share with you so that you can learn how to cut card … Read more
Let’s talk cardstock basics + how to cut card base and layers and get all your questions answered! This is part 3 of my Card Making for Beginners series. Knowing cardstock basics is the 3rd essential item when making cards. We have already talked about stamps, ink…and now on to cardstock! I get asked all … Read more
Are you new to stamping and/or card making; struggle with knowing where to begin? Let me show you successful simple card making from the get-go! I’ve got 5 different options that will not overwhelm you as you start to make your own handmade greeting cards. Recently Stampin’ Up! released what we call the BEGINNER BROCHURE. … Read more
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
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
I’ve got the best tips for die cutting and cardstock coordination along with an introduction to a new color. Introducing who? Rococo Rose! One of the brand new Stampin’ Up! In Colors that will be in the upcoming brand new catalog! This is one of the 5 colors and it is stunning! Introducing Rococo Rose … Read more
Today I have a ‘2 for 1’ – Thank You Card | Ink + Embossing Folder. This handmade card is not only fun, but can get a little addicting since the possibilities are endless! We are going to learn creative uses for embossing folders. Specifically I’m going to show you how to ink up embossing folders. … Read more
Do you struggle with masculine cards? I know I do and I am always looking for good “all occasion” stamps that I can use to make them. Why is making cards for the guys so hard? Probably because I love stamping flowers and “pretty stuff.” If you struggle like I do, I know you are … Read more
Handmade Christmas Card in 3 Color Combinations?! Can it really be time to start thinking about making Christmas cards? It seems like we wait and wait for summer….it comes, and BOOM, it’s gone! And with fall, comes the time to start thinking about making Christmas cards. I like to keep my Christmas cards quick and … Read more