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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

Fun Fold Cards Vol. 4 | Ideas for Year-Round Card Making Fun!

December 7, 2023September 2, 2022 by Jackie

Are you ready for Fun Fold Cards Vol. 4? Let’s kick off this month with another 4 templates that you can add to your collection. If you have been joining us each month, this will give you 16 fun-fold templates! We designed all the templates to be used with any stamps, paper, and inks you … Read more

Embossing Folder Card Ideas | Will This Be YOUR New Favorite to Make?

December 12, 2022August 9, 2022 by Jackie

What I love about embossing folder card ideas is that they are a quick and easy way to make elegant or simple greeting cards. Let the embossing folder do all the work, and then just add a greeting! Keep it simple and make many cards to share with friends and family!

These embossing folder card ideas allow for such simple card making! There are so many gorgeous folders that it’s hard to pick a favorite. In today’s video, I have tips for using embossing folders as well as tips for adding the greeting to your card. Give this idea a try!

Are you ready to see how fun these embossing folder card ideas are to make? Scroll down, watch the video for all the tips, then keep scrolling for all the measurements.

Fun Fold Card Ideas & Templates To Love | Vol 3 Fun Fold Cards

December 7, 2023August 5, 2022 by Jackie

Ready for some more fun fold card ideas and templates that you’ll fall in love with? It is the first Friday of the month and that means it is our FREE FUN FOLD TEMPLATE CLASS! We are making 4 more templates that you can add to your collection. This month I have Volume 3 for … Read more

Double Time Stamping Your Way To Making A Pretty Greeting Card

April 22, 2023April 15, 2022 by Jackie

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I can’t wait to teach you this fun greeting card; it uses the double time stamping technique, has an offset card layout, and has a great embossing folder. So much happening!

In addition to the double time stamping I’m using the masking technique, coloring with Stampin’ Blends, and showing you a different way to use Linen Thread. It’s a nice easy card!

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Don’t let everything going on with this card scare you, it is actually very easy to make so check it out. You will love giving the Double Time Stamping a try!

Mask, Blend, Splatter Technique: How To Make Super Fun Greeting Cards

April 22, 2023April 12, 2022 by Jackie

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I can’t wait to teach you the mask, blend, splatter technique! It’s fun to use on handmade greeting cards and scrapbook pages too! This is really 3 different techniques, all rolled into one to make this fabulous card!

This is a bit messy for me, but it’s quite fun and easy. You might just get your fingers a little inky! But I have had so much fun trying different stamps to do the mask, blend, splatter with! I have 4 different versions to show you!

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Handmade Card Ideas To Make In 10 Minutes? Yes, Make 2 Of Them!

April 21, 2023March 25, 2022 by Jackie

Time is short and you want to make a card? Try these handmade card ideas that let you cut 2 card fronts at once. And all in 10 minutes! You will love this simple card layout and you’ll be able to use it over and over. These handmade card ideas work perfectly with any stamps, … Read more

How To Turn Cactus Cuties Into Awesome Simple Handmade Cards

August 12, 2022February 8, 2022 by Jackie

Whether you’re a beginner at card making or just love to make simple handmade cards you will pick up some great tips in this video tutorial! The Cactus Cuties stamp set is so CUTE! And super easy to make simple cards with.

Today I want to show you how to start your simple handmade cards with a SIP – stamps, ink and paper, and then–STEP IT UP! I hope you like the projects!

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Check out the video for all the tips I give you; especially for using “multi-image” punches!

Hats Off, Stampin’ Up! | Make Super Fun & Creative Handmade Cards

February 1, 2022 by Jackie

Hats Off Stampin’ Up! –You made a fabulous bundle and now I get to show everyone how to stamp, cut, mix & match these hats for tons of paper crafting fun! The ideas are endless to create these fun hats for everyone!

I have a ton of tips for you using hese stamps and dies in a variety of ways. Plus, there are several different card layouts that you can use with your hats to make some super creative handmade cards.

I hope you’ll tip your hat to Stampin’ Up! for this ‘Hats Off’ bundle and that you love the bundle as much as I do! I have to admit, once I started playing, I was a tad bit obsessed and could not stop!

Did You Know Color Choice Makes A Difference For Your Greeting Cards?

January 28, 2022 by Jackie

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Let me show you how the card making color choice you make reflects the emotion and how a simple change of color can change the entire vibe of a handmade card. The project I have for you today shows you how you can take one simple card layout, and just change the colors.

I use the same stamps and measurements for each of these cards and just change the ink and cardstock color. It can make a big difference as to the emotion one gets when looking at the card.

card-making-color-choice-gives-each-card-a-different-emotional-feel — Card making color choice evokes emotion–find out how!

And, why do I often white emboss my greeting on black cardstock? We talk about that in the video too!

The Best Advice For Making Cute Boxed Thank You Cards

May 14, 2023January 21, 2022 by Jackie

You can make boxed thank you cards (or cards for any occasion) easily with this method; it only takes a few supplies and about 30 minutes. Whether you make thank you cards, or cards for all occasions, they are perfect to package up to give as a gift.

This would be the perfect “friend” gift, or as a thank-you gift for a teacher. Even though my sample shows “happy birthday” on the box, you could easily change this to anything. It’s all about packaging up notecards in a cute box to give as a gift.

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My Biggest Wish? Stamparatus Cards That You Can Make Perfectly!

April 21, 2023January 18, 2022 by Jackie

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Stamparatus cards can be so easy to make and it’s the best stamp positioner on the market. Let me show you some design ideas that I think you’re gonna love!

The Stampartus is the perfect tool to help you place images right where you want them, to help you fix images that are not stamped well, and to make these fun “hinged” cards. “Hinged cards?” What is that? Check the video to see all the fun! Careful though, they get a bit addicting!