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Simple Card Designs Are Inspired by the Best Ice Cream Corner

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These simple card designs are inspired by the Best Ice Cream Corner suite of products. DIY cards with me and have some fun (calorie free)! Everyone loves ice cream and today that’s what our cards are all about. Great for making birthday cards for people of all ages.   

We are using the super fun Designer Series Paper (DSP) called ‘Ice Cream Corner’.  This paper just makes me want to run out and get an ice cream cone–even in the middle of winter!

Along with the paper, we are using the coordinating stamp set called ‘SWEET ICE CREAM’.  But it just gets yummier and yummier….it’s also my monthly blog hop.  That means you will get even more ideas with this designer paper when you hop along and view the projects my friends made. 

Simple card designs are a breeze with the Stampin' Up! Ice Cream Corner designer series paper.

Designer Series Paper Blog Hop

Make sure that after you watch my video and check out my projects, you hop around the world and visit all my international stamping friends to see what they made with this same paper.

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The Easiest Fun Fold Card You Can Make

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I can’t wait to show you the easiest fun fold card you can make & have you fall in love with making simple cards that have some extra creativity.

You can make this fun fold card using any stamps.  And the best part, it doesn’t take a lot of extra cardstock.  The main stamp set I am focusing on, once again, is called HAPPY THOUGHTS.  By now, I am sure you know how much I love this stamp set!

The easiest fun fold card starts with good quality cardstock and a fun stamp set.

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The Best Fun Fold Card You Can Make with the Fine Art Floral + Class Sneak Peek

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Are you ready to see the best fun fold card you can make with the ‘Fine Art Floral’ + a class sneak peek? I think the ‘Fine Art Floral’ is one of the most gorgeous suites of products that Stampin’ Up! has ever offered, so I knew it had to be my first online class of the new mini catalog!

The coordination and beauty of the stamps, dies and Designer Series Paper will truly make you feel like an artist.  And I make it easy for you to create with my online classes.  You will get step-by-step tutorials for 12 unique cards along with a video filled with tips!

The best fun fold card fun I've had so far with the NEW Stampin' Up! Fine Art Floral.

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How to Get the Most Free Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-Bration Items + Sneak Peek Cards

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First off–HAPPY 2021 and Happy Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-Bration Sneak Peek 2021.  I don’t know about you, but I have never been so excited to “ring in” a new year…   Goodbye 2020!   

And now, it’s time to dive right into the Stampin’ Up! Sale-a-bration celebration 2021 season.

If you are new to Stampin’ Up!, this is the BEST time of the year to purchase Stampin’ Up! products, and to join the Klompen Stampers (& Stampin’ Up!)

Sale-a-bration starts next week–January 5th.  Today, I thought I would share with you some of the fun card making ideas I have been creating over the past month.  It’s meant to just be a “sneak peek” because over the next 2 months I will feature all of these cards in their own special video and blog post.  I LOVE the Stampin’ Up Sale-a-Bration items that you can earn for free!

 

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Simple DIY Cards That Are Adorable AND Quick to Make

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Simple DIY Cards with Step by Step Video Tutorial Not only is this a simple DIY card but it’s monochromatic (aside from the greeting) so grab your favorite color ink and you can hand stamp a stack of cards in minutes. These would be great easy cards to make for craft fairs and gift giving! … Read more

Make a Simple Thank You Card With Paper Scraps

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How do you say thank you meaningfully? Make a simple thank you card with paper scraps! It’s easy and a great project to use those beautiful scrapbook papers.

I’ve got the perfect card layout for you using 1/2″ wide strips of designer series paper. I used the ‘Forever Greenery’ paper for this project and stamped my sentiment with ‘So Sentimental’ stamp set. This would make a great Thank You card for a teacher.

Make a simple thank you card with strips of designer or scrapbook paper

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Creative Note Cards to Make: Beautiful Meets Time Saving

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Hello stamping friends. Ready to see some creative note cards to make? I call these ‘beautiful meets time saving’ and that truly sums it up.

Sometimes our designer papers or scrapbook papers are too pretty to cut up. Use them as the focal point of the card instead and Presto! you have creative note cards that are beautiful and it only takes a few minutes to make a whole stack of them. 

The Stampin’ Up! Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper is perfect for today’s project.  

Short on time? Love making simple hand made greeting cards? You gotta hang on to this tutorial!

I made these for Christmas but you can easily turn these into birthday or thank you cards by switching the papers and the greetings. 

These creative note cards can be made quickly with a pack of note cards and envelopes by Stampin' Up!

Creative Note Cards That Are Beautiful and Save Time

Want to make these creative note cards?  Grab a pack of the note cards and envelopes (you get 20 cards and 20 envelopes in one pack). Then, you only need a few other card making supplies (designer paper, greeting stamp and scrap cardstock). Check out the video today for some tips for using the awesome PICK A BANNER PUNCH–you will love it.

 

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2 Winning Card Ideas You Can Make with Scrap Paper

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I’ve got 2 winning card ideas you can make with scrap paper or designer paper. Easy card making ideas you’ll love!

If you are like me, you always have scraps of DSP (Designer Series Paper) sitting around that you just can’t throw away.  It’s hard to do when they are so pretty, but do you use those scraps?

Take these 2 card sketches, grab your scrap paper and you’ll have some winning cards made in minutes!

2 winning card ideas you can make with paper scraps in under 5 minutes.

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Simple Card Layout That’s Perfect for Making Easy Christmas Cards

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Hello stamping friends. I’m excited to share a simple card layout that’s perfect for making easy Christmas cards. I’ve got a bonus today too–a great Tutorial with 10 layouts using Designer series paper. You’ll use this tutorial year round; just change papers and stamps and you’ll be good to go!

How do you make beautiful Christmas cards? Start with some paper scraps!  Cut strips of some of your Designer Series Paper and get to crafting! 

I’ve also got a bunch of tips for using the Banners Pick a Punch–you are going to love this punch! Makes card making super simple!

And, as if that is not enough, it’s my monthly blog hop with my international stamping friends so they all have projects to share with you too!  You better grab a cup of coffee before you read on, there is a lot to read about!

A simple card layout makes it easy to create Christmas cards.

It’s Blog Hop Time

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Make Your Own Christmas Cards

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Make your own Christmas cards in minutes! Today I am sharing the Stampin’ Up! ‘Peace & Joy’ bundle featuring some fun bright projects made by Stampin’ Up!  You will be all ready to DIY your Christmas Cards with the free tutorial you can download.

I loved these ideas that Stampin’ Up! shared with us demonstrators and I wanted to share them with you.

You can make your own Christmas cards with peace, joy and light.

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The Best Hand Stamped Cards That Are Easy to Make All Winter Long

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Best Hand Stamped Cards Video Filled With Stamping Tips I’ve got lots of stamping tips for you today. This project is perfect for beginning card makers and anyone looking for quick and easy design ideas. I love that these can be made for Christmas OR all winter long for general seasonal look! 24 Stamp Sale … Read more

How to Make Beautiful Autumn Greeting Cards With the SIP Method

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You can make beautiful Autumn greeting cards with the SIP Method and it can be easy too. All you need are stamps, ink, and paper to get started. I have a basic SIP card (stamps, ink & paper) AND a stepped up version. The ‘Beautiful Autumn’ stamp set by Stampin’ Up! makes stamping so simple!

If you are wondering  what  a SIP card is –it’s a greeting card that uses only STAMPS, INK & PAPER.  You don’t need all the “extra stuff” to make beautiful autumn greeting cards and these cards prove it! Simple stamping at its’ best!  

SIP cards are also great for beginners.  They are quick and easy, yet they use minimal supplies.  

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