New Video: Inking Embossing Folders

Ink your embossing folders for a fun different look. Quick & easy card--but a little messy!

Today’s technique is super easy–but a little messy.  You WILL get inky fingers–but that’s a good thing, right???  Let’s start with the video: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRJ4w219EjI[/embedyt]   Here is the card! Whisper White Card Base:  11″ x 4 1/4″ Whisper White:  3 3/4″ x 5″ Basic Black:  3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″ Scrap of white for … Read more

Lovely Inside & Out Stamp Set

Lovely Inside & Out bundle is perfect for quick & easy cards. All details posted on Klompenstampers.com

I finally broke out the Lovely Inside & Out Bundle.  This card was super simple, but the black sure gives it a pop! Just a little card stock, Designer Series Paper, Ribbon….and BAM–quick & Easy!  That’s my style! But before we look at today’s card, Sage Weenie is stopping by to wish my son, Jared … Read more

Meet the DSPs…..Introducing Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper

Several different ideas using the Naturally Eclectic DSP from Stampin' Up! Cutting instructions posted on blog. www.klompenstampers.com

I have another fun Designer Series Paper to share with you today.  It’s called NATURALLY ECLECTIC.  And yes, it’s quite eclectic!  But, the one thing I really want to teach you, is don’t put yourself in a box and only look at the papers that coordinate with certain stamp sets.  I know I tend to … Read more

Hello Friend Card Using Wood Words Stamp Set

At first glance, this stamp set was not really my style….but like it always happens, I started playing with it and I came up with a really cute card that I love.  It’s quick & easy–clean & simple–my 2 styles!  A guess maybe I am a “little bit country” these days! Crumb Cake Card Base: … Read more

Give Yourself a Christmas In July Gift!

Carols of Christmas & Card Front Builder Dies by Stampin' Up!

Here is a short video explaining this awesome special and what you can all get as a gift from Stampin’ Up! when you join the fun!  If you have any questions, I’d love to chat about it! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIORhLgfFLU[/embedyt]   Everyone loves presents……..so why not give yourself one this month by taking advantage of the … Read more

Part 2 of Pick a Pattern DSP

Back again with all the details on the other 3 cards I made using the PICK A PATTERN DSP.  If you missed the details on the first 3, they were posted yesterday. Today’s layout is very similar to yesterdays, and once again, focuses on the fun prints in these papers! Each card uses a 8 … Read more

Tips For Stamping With the Daisy Delight Stamp Set

Video filled with tips for stamping with the Daisy Delight Stamp set and punch.

Today’s video is filled with lots of tips….everything from how I made this background, to lining up the punch and tying bows! (& more) [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8PXlu_ubrY[/embedyt]   Let’s take a look at the card in the video: Cajun Craze Card Base:  8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ Whisper White:  4 7/8″ x 3 5/8″ Crumb Cake: … Read more

Meet The DSPs….Introducing Whole Lot of Lovely DSP

Several different ideas using the Whole Lot of Lovely DSP from Stampin' Up! Cutting instructions posted on blog. www.klompenstampers.com

Welcome back for episode #3 of Meet the DSPs!  Today we are talking a look at WHOLE LOT OF LOVELY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER (DSP)  “Lovely” is the perfect word to describe this paper and I have a fun layout for you to use to make quick & easy cards with the DSP being the focus. … Read more

Another “Cancer Card”

Ribbon of Courage stamp set from Stampin' Up! is perfect for quick and easy cards to let people know you care. All instructions and details posted at klompenstampers.com

And again I find myself making a card for a friend who has Breast Cancer.  It just doesn’t end!  It makes me so sad to hear of all the people who are currently fighting cancer–not only Breast Cancer, but all other kinds as well. Today’s card is really simple–no frills, no fluff….just for a friend … Read more

New Video–Tips For Stamping With the Lemon Zest Bundle

Fun-Techniques-with-Lemon-Zest

Once I started playing with this new bundle…I just could not stop!!!!  It was so addicting to make all different lemons, limes, oranges, and even a grapefruit!  But there were a few things that I figured out as I was playing that gave my fruit more life–more texture and dimension, so I thought it would … Read more

This Little Piggy & My Favorite DSP

Watercoloring is easy with the This Little Piggy stamp set. Instructions posted on website. www.klompenstampers.com

I know I say it a lot….but this is my FAVORITE NEW STAMP SET (at least today!!!)  Plus, a few other new favorites–WOOD TEXTURES DSP and FINELY WOVEN RIBBON.  One of the things I like about the “piggies” in this stamp  set is how easy you can watercolor–even when you really don’t know how to … Read more