A Simple One Layer Card You Can Make That is Proven to Turn Out Beautiful

Simple One Layer Card You Can Make Beautifully

I love taking a simple one layer card and adding dimension and fun with ink. These handmade cards turn out beautiful every time.

You don’t always need to layer and layer your cardstock to make your cards. Have you tried a ONE LAYER card? I promise you this is a creative card idea that you’ll be hooked on!

For this simple one layers card I used a masking technique with different a circle die cut.

Keep it simple with these one layer cards, yet add some dimension with ink by using your Blending Brushes. It’s so easy and the results are great.

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Needing Handmade Cards for Men? This New Design is Popular

Needing Handmade Cards for Men? This New Design is Popular!

I am always asked to create handmade cards for men so today I will show you how to make masculine cards + I’ve got tips on layering die cuts.

The new ‘Beauty of Friendship’ bundle is full of different tree ‘leaves’ that are so easy to cut from the Designer Series Paper. You’ll be making masculine cards year round with this set.

Handmade cards for men made with the 'Beauty of Friendship' stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Stampin’ Up! is all about product coordination and they did not disappoint with the Beauty of Friendship dies and Designer Series Paper. Perfect for masculine cards don’t ya think?!

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Stamping Cards With a Simple Layout Idea You’ll Love

We’re stamping cards with a simple layout idea you’ll love. These fun slim line cards are simple and you can use whatever stamps you have.  I am using the Gorgeous Posies stamp set and the Happy Thoughts stamp set, but the whole idea is to show you how you can use any stamps, ink and paper. 

For those who follow me–this is another SIP card–stamps, ink & paper!

Stamping cards can be quick, simple and beautiful.

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4 FUN Homemade Cards You Can Make in Minutes | SIP Cards

I’m bringing you 4 fun homemade cards that you can make in minutes. These cards are so stinkin’ cute and they are simple to make because they use my SIP card method. Yep…Stamps, Ink, & Paper is all you need to get started.

4 fun homemade cards you can make with a simple 'SIP' method of card making.

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Snazzy Cards for Men that are Well Suited and Will be Loved!

Ready to make some snazzy cards for men that are well suited and will be loved? I’ve got stylish creative handmade cards to share.

Whether you need a card for Dad, or you want to make a handmade card for a boyfriend…this card is Well Suited for all the guys. These dies are so fun to play with and you can use them to create many different “outfits” for the men!

You'll love making these snazzy cards for men; they are stylish for sure!

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Your Blender Pens Make Their Magic on Handmade Cards So Easy

You can’t resist watching how blender pens make their magic on handmade cards. It’s SO easy & fun! This monochromatic card design is great for the guys too! It’s a technique that works well for card making and many other paper crafts too. 

Blender pens are colorless so that you can use them in a multitude of ways.

Blender Pens: All the In’s and Out’s of Their Use

The Stampin’ Up! ‘Enjoy the Moment’ stamp set is perfect for nature lovers, making masculine cards and this simple blender pen coloring technique I have to share with you today.  Check out the video then come back here for all the card measurements and the list of all the supplies I used.

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A Card Making Method That Will Save You Time

Looking for a card making method that will save you time and give you a stack of gorgeous cards?  Look no farther! Let’s talk batch processing this paper craft.  You can easily make up all kinds of these cards, then just add different greetings so you are ready for whatever type of card you need.

Today's paper craft teaches you how a card making method that saves time.

In today’s video, I also share tons of stamping tips:  things like heat embossing, masking, fussy cutting, and more…

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The Cutest Greeting Cards You Can Make With Lots of Heart

See the cutest greeting cards you can make with Lots of Heart! These all occasion cards are super easy to make. These would make a great gift set too.

I like to make greetings cards for family and friends throughout the year using “heart” stamps.  Don’t limit yourself to Valentines Day when you want to spread a little love with a handmade card.  Today I am featuring the Stampin’ Up! LOTS OF HEART stamp set.  It also has some great coordinating dies.

The cards I have to share are not Valentines Day cards, but are the cutest greeting cards to make, send and give year round.

The cutest greeting cards made with the Stampin' Up! Lots of heart stamp set.

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Top 5 Card Making Videos of 2020

Hello stamping friends.  I hope you are enjoying this holiday season and are getting a little time to do some fun crafting.  I am using this time to get ready to launch the new Mini Catalog in January. Before we move on to January, I thought you’d enjoy reviewing the top 5 card making videos of 2020 in the Klompen Stampers community. 

I think it’s fun to go back and watch these videos again and share which ones card were most popular in 2020.  Hopefully if you need some ideas to get your creative juices flowing these videos will help you.

The Top 5 Card Making Videos of 2020 Countdown….

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How to Make Easy Cards Fast and On Budget

Learn how to make easy cards fast, on budget & still beautiful as ever. It’s card making so fun you’ll use all those scrapbook papers and designer papers you’ve been hoarding.

You’ll want to make a stash of these Heck, have a party (virtual or in-person) and teach your friends how to make easy cards.   

I have a fun and unique layout that you will use over and over.

Grab those pretty scrapbook papers and designer series you’ve got, some coordinating card stock and whatever greeting stamps you want to use.

You can make easy cards fast but beautiful and with only a few supplies so you'll stay on budget.

This is the perfect layout to really show off those pretty papers.  Plus, you get to see BOTH SIDES of the paper.  If you are like me, sometimes I feel really bad when I just use one side of the paper!

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Did you know Happy Thoughts Make All Occasion Greeting Cards a Breeze?

Happy Thoughts Stampin’ Up! greeting set makes all occasion cards super easy to make! Sometimes as card makers we need to push the EASY button and be able to make a stack of cards quickly. Do you ever feel that way? I love to craft and create but life gets busy!

Today I have the perfect all occasion greeting cards to share with you. You make these so quickly.    There are coordinating products that make card making super simple. But the star of the show is the HAPPY THOUGHTS Stampin’ Up! stamp set.  It has the perfect “inside” and “outside” words for all your cards. It’s truly a set every stamper needs and will use ALL the time.

Want to know another reason I’m excited to show you these card designs…..I DESIGNED THIS STAMP SET!  Make sure to watch the video to learn all about it!

Happy Thoughts Stampin' Up! set perfect for making simple handmade cards.

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The Quite Curvy Card That Will Kick Winter Blues Out of the Way

Boy do I have a lot to share with you today!  I am featuring a quite curvy card that will kick winter blues out of the way! I’m loving the beautiful cards I can make using the Stampin’ Up! Quite Curvy Bundle.  I also have a ton of tips for using Stampin’ Blends to color both your images and your ribbon.

You won’t see this bundle in the catalog yet as it is an early release for the upcoming January Mini Catalog.  But, you can purchase it NOW, along with a couple LIMITED RELEASE coordinating products.

Quite curvy card is so cheerful with yellow flowers and cardstock layer.

The dies in this bundle are truly unique and will work well with many other stamp sets too. 

There are so many different ways to use these dies, so make sure to check out my tutorial that I have available for FREE when you purchase this bundle from me – keep reading through this post for all the details.

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