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Card Making For Beginners Using Forever Fern Stamp Set

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Card making can be easy and fun when you start out with the right supplies, a good stamp set and a little bit of instruction. I want to help you by sharing my card making for beginners using Forever Fern Stamp Set video tutorial, as well as my suggestions for getting started. I love to … Read more

Beginning Card Making: The Complete Guide To Make Easy Cards

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If you are just getting started making cards, I am here to help. I want to make it easy for you to decide what to purchase, and then how to use those items make easy cards. At first, it all seems so overwhelming, but when we break it down to the basics, you will be making cards in no time.

Start small, with just a SIP – stamps, ink & paper. Make some cards, then move on from there adding more fun stamps and products. This complete guide to making easy cards will help get you started.

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Step one to beginning card making? Choose a great stamp set! I am using the Stampin’ Up! ‘Art Gallery’. It’s perfect for a beginning stamper and has many great greetings too. You want a stamp set that has a variety of greetings so you can make cards for all sorts of different occasions.

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Do You Know How To Make Easy Kids Greeting Cards? Stampin’ Up! Turtle Friends

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Something fun and different today…..cards for kids. The Turtle Friends stamp set is perfect to make easy kids greeting cards for all occasions. Actually, these cards are adorable for anyone–not just the kiddos!

I will also be focusing on how to color using the Stampin’ Blends Alcohol Markers for great results–coloring is great for kids greeting cards don’t you think? Check out these adorable little guys….

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6 Thoughtful Cards That Are So Gorgeous and Easy to Make

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6 Thoughtful Cards That Are So Gorgeous and Easy to Make

I’m thrilled to show you gorgeous designer paper to make thoughtful cards so quickly. It’s simple card making that turns out beautifully.

Do you struggle cutting your Designer Series Paper? I hear all the time–it’s too pretty to cut. Well, what good does that do you? We buy it to make beautiful, thoughtful cards to send to people to make them happy. So here’s the challenge….grab your designer paper and let’s cut it!

These thoughtful cards are gorgeous and quick to make.

My video today will show you how to cut up several pieces of the paper that are in the Expressions In Ink Designer Series Paper Package. Just add a nice bold greeting and you have some quick and easy cards to put into the mail.

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Stamping Cards With a Simple Layout Idea You’ll Love

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

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

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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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Make A Simple Watercolor Card That’s Cheerful and Quick

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Let’s make a simple watercolor card that’s cheerful and quick! This easy, new watercoloring technique will dramatically change the look of the stamped images on your card. I just love these tulip stamps and combining it with this watercolor technique really gives a wow factor!  You are going to want to grab your Timeless Tulip … Read more

Double Delight Card Ideas for Coffee and Tea Lovers

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Are you a coffee or a tea person? I’ve got double delight card ideas for coffee AND tea lovers! These DIY cards are fun to customize and I can’t wait to show you how easy they are to make! I am both a coffee and a tea person….coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon … Read more

4 Simple Greeting Cards + How to Decorate the Envelopes

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Grab your stamps and ink and get ready for me to show you 4 simple greeting cards + how to decorate the envelopes so that they coordinate! Now, some of you may be asking SIP Cards???  What is that?  If you are new to following me, you will soon learn that I am all about … Read more

Card Ideas You Can Make in a Snap

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Are you ready for some card ideas you can make in a snap? I am back today with another set of SIP cards plus some stepped up versions. SIP cards?  SIP stamps for STAMPS, INK & PAPER–that’s all you really need to make some quick and easy cards.  These are DIY card ideas you can … Read more

7 Stamping Tips That Will Give You Success Every Time | How to Stamp

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Hello stamping friends!  I’ve got 7 stamping tips that will give you success every time plus, I have some adorable cards to share!  Make sure to watch the entire video today so that you don’t miss out on any of the stamping tips and tricks that will help you in all of your stamping (even … Read more