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Guide to Card Making Stamps

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Today we are talking all about card making stamps! I have the complete guide to help you have success in your card making no matter what kind of stamps you use. Some stamps are “clear” while others are “red rubber.” Each type has its own unique things about them that you will want to know … Read more

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

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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.

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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!

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Best Card Making Kits For Fast, Simple & Successful Handmade Cards

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I’m sharing the best card making kits that easily give you fast, simple, and successful handmade cards. Choose from a variety of themes too! It’s no secret–I am a card kit lover. And Stampin’ Up! has really “stepped up” their game when it comes to kits.

We have a whole product line called Kits Collection. There are quite a few currently available, and this is a product line they will continuously add to.

These card kits are perfect for those who:

  • Are new to card making
  • Don’t want to purchase a lot of products and supplies
  • Love everything pre-planned, pre-cut, and packaged in a box with everything
  • Looking for a fun gift for anyone

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Easy Card to Stamp and Complete in 5 Minutes

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A Jaw-Dropping Easy Card to Stamp and Complete in 5 Minutes

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

Easy Card Making to Show Life is Beautiful in All 4 Seasons

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I’m excited to share easy card making to show life is beautiful in all 4 seasons!! These are 4 handmade cards you can stamp in minutes and use year round!

We’re also using the Stamparatus today and I’ll show you how to get multi-color images with markers. Quick easy card making for sure!

 The ‘Life is Beautiful’ stamp set by Stampin’ Up! works for  all seasons–winter, spring, summer and fall.  I simply created one layout, then just changed the colors for the various seasons! Now you see why they are such easy cards.

Easy card making has never been better than with the Stampin Up Life is Beautiful stamp set.

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Love Easy Card Making? Grab This Stamp Set Before It’s Gone

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Do you love easy card making ideas? Let me tell ya, you’re going to want to grab this stamp set before it’s gone. You can make classic, easy cards that never go out of style. Repeat of a Post From Last Year I will miss this stamp set so much so I decided to just … Read more

5 Simple Monochromatic Cards You Can Make

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Boy do I have a lot to share with you, including 5 simple monochromatic cards you can make plus tips for stamping with large stamps.  Let me show you a fool proof method working with large stamps! I also want to remind you about the 2018-2020 In-Colors that will soon be retiring and it’s time … Read more

The Secret to Making 18 All Occasion Cards FAST!

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Are you ready for the secret to making 18 all occasion cards fast? These all occasion cards are quick and make easy mass-producing card ideas!!!!  I have a “hidden gem” in the catalog to share with you today!  It’s the Come Sail Away Memories & More Card Pack.  Combine this card pack with a package … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Quick Card Making | SIP Series

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I’ve got the ultimate guide to quick card making with my SIP series! If you are new to me and don’t know what SIP cards are they are handmade cards that only require stamps, ink & paper!  That is truly all you need to make beautiful cards.  Sometimes we get so hung up in needing … Read more

How to Get Easy Success with Mirror Image Stamping

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Mirror image stamping – Have you heard of it? Have you ever looked at a hand made card and wondered how’d they get that mirror image stamping to work?  Years ago I tried it without a lot of success but today I figured it out.  And it works beautifully!!!! Today our project is quite simple … Read more

Easy Handmade Wedding Card | Window Card Tutorial

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Today I’ve got an easy handmade wedding card | Window card tutorial that’s loaded with tips! I have not made a window card in awhile, so I thought I would give it a try with the new Rectangle Stitched Framelits…..OMG…..EASY PEASY and I love how this handmade wedding anniversary cards turned out! Make sure to … Read more

12 Handmade Cards in 3 Designs You Can Make in 30 Minutes

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I have another fun card making kit to share with you today. Are you ready for 12 handmade cards in 3 designs you can make in 30 minutes?! This one is found in the Occasions Catalog on page 20 and it’s gorgeous!!!  It’s super easy and it’s the perfect card making kit for beginners or … Read more