creative handmade cards – Klompen Stampers

Use Layered Circles For a Fun Look On Handmade Cards

April 22, 2023January 20, 2023 by Jackie

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I have something fun to share with you today! We are going to use layered circles in all different ways to create some fun cards. The options are endless, and you can use any sized circles. Cut these layered circles with punches or dies, you just need several different sizes. The magic happens when you … Read more

Step Up Your Card Making With This Awesome Explosion Card

May 31, 2022 by Jackie

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If you are wanting to make an awesome explosion card, and keep it simple to make, this is the tutorial for you. The stamping is simple, but the explosion card insert makes it amazing!

It’s quite a surprise when you open this card and see the inside. This explosion card tutorial will teach you how easy it is to make. You can use any products you have; you basically create a card and then add the explosion part to the inside!

The video tutorial teaches you all that you need; you will be an explosion card expert in no time!

W Fold Card: Want To Learn How To Make This Easy Fun Fold Card?

April 27, 2022April 8, 2022 by Jackie

Wow! It’s so much fun to make a ‘W’ Fold Card! I can’t wait to teach you how to DIY this card; all the instructions & video tutorial are provided.

Wait until you see the design ideas I have for this fun fold!

You can design your card to open on the side or the top, either is perfect for the W Fold card. It’s pretty simple to make, just lots of pieces!

You’ll find all the measurements below.

W-Fold-Card-design-with-pink-purple-flowers-and-bright-colors — Use whatever stamps, ink, or papers you have on hand to make this W Fold Card.

Want to see more W Card Fold versions? Check out the video and then make one yourself!

How To Make Amazing Greeting Cards With A Faux Watercolor Technique

April 21, 2023January 14, 2022 by Jackie

The Amazing Silhouettes stamp set was perfect for a faux watercolor technique lesson. Learn how to make a variety of greeting cards that work for all occasions.

If you love the look of watercolor, but find it difficult to do, you will love this faux watercolor technique-let the stamp do the work!

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

April 22, 2023January 7, 2022 by Jackie

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

What’s My Favorite New Fun Fold Card? The Easy Book Binding Card!

January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 by Jackie

I’m teaching you how to make a book binding card the easy way! Need a birthday card, a thinking of you card, thank you card? This fun fold card will work for any occasion! And it’s perfect to use up some of the Designer Series Paper in your stash.

You can make these Book Binding cards as simple, or as “stepped up” as you want. The base is the same, then just choose how much you want to decorate your card.

This book binding card was presented as my very first YouTube Live. Don’t worry if you missed it, click the video below to watch the replay.

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This Pocket Greeting Card Was Easy To Make and Made My Day!

April 21, 2023December 14, 2021 by Jackie

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If you’ve never made a Pocket Greeting Card you’ll find this tutorial easy and comprehensive. I even made my pocket card with a window! Sometimes it’s fun to make a card that is a little different than just a piece of card stock folded in half.

This is a great way to also use up some of that gorgeous Designer Series Paper that you have sitting around just waiting for a fun project like this!

pocket-greeting-card-is-a-great-way-to-show-off-designer-series-paper — This pocket greeting card also has a window cut-out. Careful–these get a little addicting!

Want The Easy Steps To Make An Accordion Tri-Fold Card?

April 20, 2023November 19, 2021 by Jackie

You can make an accordion tri-fold card that shows off your beautiful designer paper or scrapbook paper. I can’t wait to show you how! And….I have some fun new products to share with you! The Eden’s Garden suite of products is GORGEOUS!!! Part of the suite is an early release, but part of it is … Read more

What Does It Look Like To Stamp Layers?

April 21, 2023September 8, 2021 by Jackie

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!

Basic Border Dies: 4 Amazing Ways to Make Creative Handmade Cards

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 by Jackie

Basic Border Dies: 4 Amazing Handmade Cards

I love making creative handmade cards and it’s extra fun with basic border dies! I’ve got 4 super fun ways you can use these dies. These dies are pretty hidden in the catalog as they are not part of of bundle. They are just border dies and the possibilities are endless!

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There are 6 different dies, each to create a different type of border. You can use them on layers, or on the actual card base itself. I have 4 different cards to share today–each using a different border die.

Easy Card to Stamp and Complete in 5 Minutes

September 24, 2022April 21, 2021 by Jackie

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

A Delightful Fun Fold Card That’s Actually Simple to Make

April 30, 2021March 26, 2021 by Jackie

Ready to see a delightful fun fold card that’s actually simple to make? I’ve got a butterfly creative fold you won’t want to miss. This is the perfect easy fun fold card that you can make with any stamps, papers & inks.

Make sure to watch the whole video because at the end I share several other cards made just like this with different stamps and papers to give you more ideas.

Make this delightful fun fold card with Butterfly Brilliance

Please note–this video was filmed prior to today and since then, the Butterfly Bijou has SOLD OUT. This fun fold card design however, will work with any stamps and any papers–just use your favorites!