Tie Dye Card Anyone? Learn How to Make This Cool Idea for a Card

Tie-Dye Card Anyone? Learn How to Make This Cool Idea for a Card

It’s cool, it’s hip, it’s fun! Make a tie-dye card in minutes. You need 2 ink pads, some cardstock and a happy tune is optional but adds to the fun. Seriously, this is an idea for cards that is addicting. You’ll want to mix and match all sorts of colors!

This is definitely a stamp that you will want to use your Stamparatus with. It makes it easy for perfect placement so that both colors show and you have the tie dye pattern. There is a simple little trick I share in the video, so don’t miss it.

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Simple Stamped Cards – 2 Different Versions

Need the perfect solution for making simple stamped cards? I’ve got a lovely basic card plus stepped up versions that are also easy to DIY. These are perfect ideas for beginners, as well as “seasoned” card makers as I will also show how easy it is to STEP UP your simple cards! Artistically Inked is … Read more

Cute Cards Every Kid & Grandkid Will Love To Get In The Mail

Cute Cards Every Kid & Grandkid Will Love To Get In The Mail

I think using note cards is a great way to start in card making! These cute cards are perfect to make for kids and grandkids and you can make a bunch of these quickly.

We are using the TO THE MOON stamp set today which I almost overlooked in the catalog. It’s actually adorable and perfect for cards for kids for any occasion.

These cute cards were stamped on blank note cards with a layer of blue cardstock behind the stamped layer.

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6 Thoughtful Cards That Are So Gorgeous and Easy to Make

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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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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How Paper Cards Are My Go-To for Quick and Easy Card Making

These Paper Cards Are My Go-To for Quick and Easy Card Making

Using a piece of scrapbook paper is a great way to make paper cards in minutes. It’s a craft idea that makes a great gift too. It. all starts with a 12 X 12 piece of DSP.

Sometimes it’s so hard to cut up that pretty paper, but why keep it? Use it to make some beautiful cards to send to people to brighten their day.

For these paper cards I used designer paper that is double sided and used one side as the frame and the other as the focal point.

The highlight of these paper cards is the designer paper. Stampin’ Up! has some of the prettiest papers on the market. We are using the ‘Hand-Panned’ DSP with a fun frame card layout. What I love about this card design is you get to show both sides of the coordinating paper!

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2 Step Stamping: The Time Saving Way to Make Beautiful Greeting Cards

2 Step Stamping: The Time Saving Way to Make Beautiful Greeting Cards

Have you ever tried 2 step stamping? It’s a time saving way to make pretty cards and scrapbook pages. These even have the wonderful look of being watercolored but shhhhh….the secret is ours! What are 2-step stamps? That is a question I am often asked. So, today we are going to make a card where … Read more

Sweet as a Peach Card Making Tutorial Fun: A Time Limited Offer

Online Card Class: Instructions to Make 12 Greeting Cards

I am so excited to share with you my first card making tutorial of the new Stampin’ Up! Catalog. This tutorial features 12 cards made using the Sweet as a Peach Bundle and coordinating Designer Series Paper. You are absolutely going to love making these fun summery cards. You can get this PDF tutorial for … Read more

Amazing Greeting Cards You Can Learn How to Make in Lightning Speed

The Most Simple Card Making Ever

See amazing greeting cards you can learn how to make in lightning speed for all occasions. Bright and bold simple cards you’ll love to make.

You know I love card kits, and Stampin’ Up! did not disappoint with the kits in the Mini Catalog. Today I am going to make the cards in the YOU ARE AMAZING kit for you so you can see how easy they are and how perfect for some occasions.

Amazing greeting cards you can make with an inclusive card kit.

This kit makes 16 cards – (4) each of (4) different designs.

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Die Cuts for Card Making That Burst Your Heart With Colorful Cheer

Die Cuts for Card Making That Burst Your Heart With Cheer

I can’t wait to show you die cuts for card making that burst your heart with colorful cheer. Need a birthday card? Thank you card? These die cuts will blow your mind with their cuteness!

The flowers are made with the Pierced Blooms dies, which are a part of a bundle with a stamp set, but I did not use the stamp set on today’s cards–just the die cuts today. I used the ‘Happy Thoughts’ stamp set for my stamped greetings.

In this tutorial I show you die cuts for card making and how to make 5 different cards with them.

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Need Simple Cards for Men That Are Impressive and Fun to Make?

Simple cards for men are one of the top tutorial requests I get. Since the Stampin’ Up! Winter Woods stamp set is retiring I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss the last chance opportunity to pick this set up.

These simple cards for men combine easy layouts with fun card making techniques too. 

I actually am pulling out 2 different posts from quite awhile back to share with you again. I love these techniques and this stamp set. And…it’s perfect for those masculine cards that we all struggle with!

Simple cards for men made with the Stampin' Up! Winter Woods stamp set.
This simple card for men uses only the base card layer.

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